Pudalangai - Snake Gourd

Snake gourds are quite popular in Indian cuisine and tastes very much like cucumbers. They are widely used in chutneys and zesty pickles and also used in many Ayurvedic medicines as a cooling ingredient. Snake gourd seeds are also available in the west and can easily be cultivated in your own garden. Presenting a very simple recipe – Sautéed Snake Gourd.

Ingredients

Snake Gourd – 2 Cups deseeded and diced
Mustard Seeds – ½ Tsp
Urid Dal/Black gram – ½ Tsp
Turmeric Powder – ¼ tsp
Red Chili Powder – ¼ Tsp
Salt – To Taste
Olive Oil – 1 Tsp

Directions

• Heat olive oil in a saucepan and add the mustard seeds
• Once the seeds splutter, add the urid dal and fry for a few seconds until they are golden brown.
• Add Snake Gourd and salt and sauté for a few seconds.
• Sprinkle water and let it sweat.
• Add turmeric powder and red chili powder and sauté for a few seconds.
• Serve as a side dish with rice.

Servings: 4

I will post the nutritional information for this recipe soon - Asianveg