Ingredients:

One medium bottle gourd, peeled and chopped.
One small onion, finely chopped.
Three cloves garlic, crushed.
Half cup fresh grated coconut.
Two tablespoons crushed walnuts.
Half teaspoon cumin seeds.
Black pepper to taste.
Salt to taste.
Water as needed.

Preparation:

Place a thick bottomed pan on medium heat.
Add onion and garlic with two tablespoons water and cook till soft.
Add cumin seeds and stir for thirty seconds.
Add bottle gourd, salt, and half cup water.
Cover and cook till the gourd is very soft.
Grind coconut and walnuts with a little water into a smooth paste.
Add this paste to the pan and mix well.
Simmer uncovered for five to seven minutes till creamy.
Adjust salt and pepper.

Serve with rice or soft chapati.