Friday, January 10, 2014

Simple Pudalangai arachuvitta kootu (Snake gourd and spice paste gravy)

Simple Pudalangai arachuvitta kootu (Snake gourd and spice paste gravy) - Preparation time 15 mins
This kootu will be simple to make and health. We can make it in few mins.

Ingredients:-

Snake gourd - chopped to thin semi circle (remove the inner portion of snake gourd) 1 cup
Black pepper - 1/2 tsp
Cumin seed - 1/4 tsp
Grated coconut - 2 tsp
Salt - to taste
Water - to cook snake gourd
Curry leaves - 5
Urad dhal - 1 tsp
Mustard - 1/2 tsp
Sesame oil - 1 tsp 

Preparation method:-

In a vessel add water, turmeric, salt and boil the snake gourd. When it is cooked softly switch of and keep aside.
Grind cumin, pepper to coarse paste along with coconut and little water.
Add this paste to cooked snake gourd (pudalangai) and boil. This will become thick. Transfer to serving bowl.
For garnishing - Heat a tawa. Add sesame oil, mustard to splutter, urad dhal to golden brown, curry leaves and add to the pudalangai kootu.
This will go well with any rice.

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