Snake gourd Kootu / Pudalangai poriyal / Pudalangai Kootu / Snake gourd Fry

Snake gourd fry  / Pudalangai poriyal

Ingredients:

• Snake gourd-1 no, chopped .
• Moong dal - 4 tbsp
• grated coconut - 2 tsp ( optional )
• salt-to taste

Tempering:

• oil -2  tsp
• Red chilli - 2 no slit
• onion -1 no , chopped
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Urad dal - 1/2 tsp

Preparation:

In a pan bring the water to boil add the moong dal and allow it to cook till it is 80% cooked.

In another vessel cook the chopped snake gourd , salt, and little water and allow it to cook.

Now transfer the cooked moong dhal to the cooked snake gourd.

In another pan , heat oil add mustard seeds , urad dal , slit red chilli ,  chopped onions and cook till onions become soft.

Transfer these contents to the vegetable and stir.

Now add the grated coconut and stir.

Serve hot with steamed rice , and a curry .