Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Pudalangai paal kulambu (snake gourd gravy )



 This I learnt from my mom. This veggie gets its name from its appearance resembling snake. It contains more water content as other gourd vegetables.
Requirements :
  Snake gourd ( chopped ) -  2 cup
Shallots – 10
Green chilly – 5
Curry leaves
Boiled milk – ½ cup
Oil – 1tsp
Mustard seeds -1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds – ½ tsp
Pepper corns – 6

Method :
 Heat oil in a pan , add mustard seeds , cumin , pepper and let it splutter.
Add shallots , green chili , curry leaves and sauté till translucent.
Add chopped snake gourd and sauté well.
Add half a cup of water and required salt.
Close the lid and cook in simmer for ten minutes.
Take off from the flame and blend .
Mix boiled milk and serve.
Serve with plain rice.

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