Snake Gourd Curry with Coconut
Ingredients
- 500 gm Snake Gourd / புடலங்காய் - chopped
- 1 cup Coconut, Fresh / தேங்காய் - grated
- 1 bunch Curry leaves, Fresh / கருவேப்பிலை
- 1 tsp Red Chili powder / மிளகாய்த் தூள் - adjust to your spice level
- 1 tsp Garam Masala powder
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder / மஞ்சள் தூள்
- 1 pinch Asafoetida / பெருங்காயம்
- 1 tsp Salt / உப்பு - adjust to your taste
- 2 tbsp Oil / எண்ணெய்
- 1 tap Mustard seed / கடுகு
- 1 tsp Urad Dhal / உளுத்தம் பருப்பு
- 1 tsp Chana Dhal / கடலைப் பருப்பு
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan
- Add mustard and allow it to splutter
- Add channa dhal, urad dhal and fry them until golden brown
- Add curry leaves and fry them until crispy
- Add turmeric powder, asafoetida and fry a little
- Add snake gourd and mix well
- Add little water and cook closed in low heat until snake gourd turns tender
- Add red chili powder, garam masala, salt and mix well
- Cook for additional 5min
- Add coconut and mix well
- Serve hot with rice
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