Bottle Gourd - Sorakkai

Bottle Gourd – Sorakkai – Soft on the Palate, Strong in Tradition

Not every vegetable wears simplicity with pride — but Sorakkai does. A quiet star in every traditional Tamil kitchen, this pale green gourd has long been the go-to for light meals, soothing curries, and those post-summer coolers Paati used to swear by. At myHarvest Farms, we bring back this everyday classic, grown naturally and harvested fresh, just as it should be.

Long, smooth, and tender to the touch, our organically grown Bottle Gourd is rich in water content, gentle on digestion, and perfect for everything from hearty koottus to cooling juices. It absorbs flavor beautifully while offering its own subtle sweetness.

🟢 Peak Season: Best enjoyed from January to June — when the sun is high and your body craves cooling, hydrating meals.

🟢 In Your Kitchen: Dice it for a light sambhar, grate it into dosai batter, or boil and blend it into a summer soup — its versatility is unmatched.

Forget waxed and lifeless supermarket gourds. Our Sorakkai comes to you fresh off the farm — pesticide-free, chemical-free, and packed with the taste of home.

📦 Now Delivering Across Chennai

✨ Make room for balance on your plate. With Sorakkai, taste tradition and eat clean — every single time.

Now available at myHarvest Farms.

Health Benefits:

Hydrates the body, thanks to its high water content, keeping you refreshed and energized, especially during hot weather.

Aids in digestion by preventing constipation and promoting gut health due to its high fiber content.

Helps in weight management by being low in calories and packed with fiber, making you feel full for longer.

Detoxifies the body, removing toxins and supporting liver health.

Rich in antioxidants, which help fight free radicals and support overall immune health.

Store in perforated plastic bagKeep away from moisture & Use within 4-5 daysStore in vegetable crisperAvoid storing near ethylene-producing fruitsWhole bottle gourd stays fresh for 1–2 weeks when wrapped in a dry paper towel, placed in a perforated bag, and kept in the fridge crisper drawer

A classic recipe is sorakkai kootu, where chopped bottle gourd is cooked with moong dal, coconut, and mild spices for a comforting, wholesome dish that pairs beautifully with rice. Another favourite is sorakkai sambar, where the vegetable is simmered in a tangy tamarind dal base with freshly ground spices. For a quick side, sorakkai poriyal is simple yet tasty — sautéed with onions, green chillies, and a touch of coconut. These traditional recipes bring out the mild flavour of bottle gourd while keeping it light and nourishing.