Sunday, October 31, 2010

Potlakaya Kobbari Vepudu ~ Snake Gourd and Coconut Stir Fry

Ingredients :

Chopped Snake Gourd : 1 cup
Dry Coconut Powder : 1 tbsp
Mustard Seeds : 1/2 tsp
Chanda Dal : 1/2 tsp
Urad Dal : 1/2 tsp
Whole Red Chillies : 1 or 2
Red Chilli Powder : 1/4 tsp
Curry Leaves : 1 stem
A pinch of turmeric
Salt to taste
Oil : 2 tsp

Method :

Wash and chop the snake gourd into small pieces and set aside. Heat two teaspoons of oil in a vessel. Add the mustard seeds, chana dal and urad dal and let them splutter. When the seeds stop popping, add the curry leaves and red chillies and stir for another few seconds. Now add the snake gourd pieces, salt and turmeric powder. Mix well, cover with a lid. Let it cook completely. When it's done, add the red chilli powder and coconut powder and mix well. Turn off the flame and serve hot with steamed rice or roti.