Pudalangai Poriyal / Snake gourd Poriyal

 Pudalangai/ Snake gourd  is a rich source of dietary fibers that help in digestion. It has significant amounts of Vitamin C and E and antioxidants. 

 This recipe is easy to make and simple one that goes with hot rice, sambhar, rasam.

Pudalangai/Snake gourd- 1 medium sized chopped

onion- 1/4  chopped

chili- 1 slit lengthwise

turmeric - 1/8 tsp

split moong - 4 tbsp cooked perfectly

Coconut - grated 3 tbsp

oil- 2 tsp

urad- 1/2 tsp

cumin- 1/2 tsp

curry leaves few

First chop the Snakegourd

{if it doesn't have thick skin you don't have to remove the skin. Just wash it nicely and cut it lengthwise ,remove the seeds and chop it to the desired size. }

Cook the moong dhal perfectly without mashing and keep it aside , we don't need the water from it.

Cook the Pudalangai/Snakegourd with onion in a cooker by adding water till the vegetables are covered for 1-2 whistles{I did for 2 whistles}

After the pressure is released strain the water and keep it aside

Take a Pan. Heat it and add the oil.

When oil is hot add the seasoning ( urad, cumin) . It will start to turn golden brown. Now add the curry leaves, chilli. Sauté it. Then add the cooked Snake gourd. Stir it for few minutes and add salt , turmeric.

Mix it

After few minutes add the cooked dhal and mix it. Keep mixing/stirring in between for a minute.

Then add the grated coconut and mix well. Then switch it off.

Transfer it to a serving bowl and serve with hot rice, sambhar, rasam.

Yummy Delicious😋😋😋😋😊