Snake Gourd Masala
Instructions
1. Slit open the snake gourd & remove the seeds. Cut it into small pieces.
2. Along with this boil chana dal till its partially cooked. After its half-cooked add snake gourd & pinch of salt.
Allow it to boil till the gourd is tender & cooked.
3. On the other side, take a non stick pan & put oil in it.When it is hot add red chillies,mustard seeds, cumin
seeds & onions.Add turmeric,hing(optional),green chilies, chopped curry leaves & saute all well.
4. Once chana & gourd mixture is 3/4 cooked add it to the tempering in the pan. Toss it till remaining water
evaporates.Once it becomes a dry mixture add the gunpowder of your choice. (Note:-Chana dal shouldnot
get mashed during the boiling process & any excess of water in the mixture should be strained out before
adding to the tempering)
5. Toss the mixture well.Add salt (if required)
6. Serve it with rotis/rice.
