Snake Gourd masala
| Author | tamrapalli | Yield | No Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published | Apr 12, 2008 | Cooking Time | 20 Minutes |
| Recipe Type | Veg-Main | Preparation Time | 10 Minutes |
| Ingredient | Snake Gourd | Standing Time | 20 Minutes |
Description:
Snake gourd masala is a simple south Indian side dish. Snake gourd or
Podalangai or Potlakaya and channa dal (lentil) seasoned with aromatic
Indian spices
Recipe of Snake Gourd masala
| Ingredient Name | Quantity | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Curry Leaves(chopped) | few | |
| Green Chillies | few | |
| Hing(optional) | Pinch | |
| Turmeric | 1/2 | Teaspoons |
| Onion(chopped) | 1/2 | Cup |
| Cumin Seeds | 1 | Teaspoons |
| Mustard Seeds | 1 | Teaspoons |
| Red Chilli | few | |
| Chana Dal | 1/2 | Cup |
| Snake Gourd | 1 | Large |
| Gun Powder | 1 | Tablespoons |
Directions
1. Slit open the snake gourd & remove the seeds.Cut it into small pieces.
2.Along with this boil chana dal till its partially cooked.After its half-cooked add snake gourd & pinch of salt.Allow it to boil till the gourd is tender & cooked.
3. On the other side,take a non stick pan & put oil in it.When it is hot add red chillies,mustard seeds,cumin seeds & onions.Add turmeric,hing(optional),green chillies,chopped curry leaves & saute all well.
4.Once chana & gourd mixture is 3/4 cooked add it to the tempering in the pan . Toss it till remaining water evaporates.Once it becomes a dry mixture add the gunpowder of your choice . (Note:-Chana dal shouldnot get mashed during the boiling process & any excess of water in the mixture should be strained out before adding to the tempering)
5. Toss the mixture well.Add salt (if required) 6.Serve it with rotis/rice.
2.Along with this boil chana dal till its partially cooked.After its half-cooked add snake gourd & pinch of salt.Allow it to boil till the gourd is tender & cooked.
3. On the other side,take a non stick pan & put oil in it.When it is hot add red chillies,mustard seeds,cumin seeds & onions.Add turmeric,hing(optional),green chillies,chopped curry leaves & saute all well.
4.Once chana & gourd mixture is 3/4 cooked add it to the tempering in the pan . Toss it till remaining water evaporates.Once it becomes a dry mixture add the gunpowder of your choice . (Note:-Chana dal shouldnot get mashed during the boiling process & any excess of water in the mixture should be strained out before adding to the tempering)
5. Toss the mixture well.Add salt (if required) 6.Serve it with rotis/rice.
Recipe Tips
Gun Powder recipe is available in the previously posted video.
Posted Apr 12, 2008
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4 Comments
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Special thanks for posting the videos of age old traditional recipes that can only be found in andhra homes. It helps our generation women to try and make them and also carry them forward to next generations.
Thanks again and keep up the great work!!
regards,
Supriya