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.