Pudalangai Masala

Ingredients:
Snake gourd -2
Green chilli (big) - 1
Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp
Grated coconut - 2 tsp
Curry leaves - 10
Cut onion - 1 tsp
Red chilli powder - 1/4 tsp (optional)

Mustard seeds
Channa dhal
Urad dhal
Oil
Salt


Method:

Cut the snake gourd (pudalangai) into small pieces. Take a kadai and add oil.
To the oil, add channa dhal, urad dhal.
Fry till dals become golden colour.
Then add mustard seeds, when it starts to crackle add the pudalangai pieces and stir.
Add 1/4 tsp red chilli (optional) and salt. Let it cook.
Add required quantity of water if needed.
Meanwhile in a blender add grated coconut, cumin seeds, green chilli, onion pieces, curry leaves and grind into a paste.
Once the vegetable is cooked add the paste and stir for 2 minutes.
Remove from fire.

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