SNAKE GOURD KOOTTU

Snakegourd koottu
A vegetable preparation with bengalgram dhal(chick pea) is a protein rich side dish.
INGREDIENTS:

• snake gourd diced 2 cups
• gram dhal 1/4 cup
• chilli powder 1tsp
• 1tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2tsp salt to taste

To be ground in to a paste:

• coconut 1/4 cup
• zeera 1tsp
• rice flour 1tbsp

For seasoning:

• mustard 1/2 tsp

• curry leaves 10

Method:

• Cook snake gourd and dhal till soft with 1 cup water.
• Add chilli powder,salt and turmeric and mix well.
• Boil for3 mins.Add coconut paste ,mix well and add more water if needed.
• It should be semisolid.
• Remove from fire.
• Heat itsp oil add mustard.when it splutters add curry leaves.
• Pour on top of the curry