Pudalangai Kootu - Snake Gourd Curry recipe

Ingredients

• Snake gourd - 2 small chopped
• Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
• Jeera – 1 tsp
• Green chillies – 2  
• Curd – 1 cup  
• Moong dal dal - 1 cup cooked
• Coconut gratings – 2 tsp
• Coriander leaves few 

For seasoning

• Oil - 1 tsp
• Mustard seeds -1 tsp
• Urad dal – 1 tsp
• Red Chillies - 2
• Asafoetida Powder - a pinch
• Curry leaves few
• Salt to taste

Preparation

• In a mixer grinder add coconut, green chillies and jeera grind fine paste.
• Beat the curd well and keep aside.
• Heat the oil in a pan,  add mustard, urad, turmeric powder, red Chillies,  asafoetida, curry leaves, saute for a min, then add snake gourd and salt saute for 3 mins, then add sufficient water just to cover the vegetable.
• Cook till the snake gourd is soft.
• Now add mashed dal allow to cook for 3-4 mins and add the  grounded paste, mix well.
• In a low flame allow to boil for 5 mints and add the curd, stir well and remove from flame. Sprinkle few coriander leaves on the top.
• Ready to serve the tasty Pudalangai Kootu with rice and chappathi, dosa too.

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