Snake gourd is a vegetable that grows on wine and grows long like a snake and hence the name - Snake Gourd. This curry is simple and easy and when combined with Dal (lentil family) is a perfect healthy dish.
Ingredients
Channa Dal - 1/4 cup
Snake Guard - 2 medium size
Turmeric - 1/2 teaspoon
Crushed red pepper - 1 Tablespoon or to taste
Salt to taste
Red onion - 1/2 of one medium sized one
Garlic cloves - 5
Olive oil or cooking oil - 3 tables spoon
Curry leaves - 2 sprigs
Steps
1. Soak the Channa Dal in water for 3 hours and then cook in 1/4 cup water till cooked well about 15 - 20 minutes.
2. Scrape the outside of the snake gourd and wash well. Cut length wise and remove all seeds. Cut strips length wise then dice it to even size small cubes.
3. Add the snake gourd to the Dal and mix well with salt and turmeric and cook for few more minutes(10) covered till the snake gourd is also cooked. Make sure all water is evaporated.
4. In another pan pour the oil and heat it up. When oil is hot add the red onions and garlic cut length wise to it and saute well till the onions are almost brown, Add Crushed red peppers and curry leaves and saute for few minutes. Add the prepared snake gourd and Channa Dal mixture to this and saute well till well blended. and flavors mingled well. Serve hot as a side dish.
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