Snake Gourd koottu

Snake Gourd / Pudalangai is an inexpensive, healthy fat-free vegetable which isrich in fiber, vitamins and minerals . Due to its high water compound, it is less in calories, but filling vegetable. Try this simple dish which goes great with rice.

What you need for Snake Gourd koottu :

• Snake  gourd -1 big
• Small onion - 6
• Garlic - 2 pods
• Cumin-1/2 tbsp
• Grated Coconut -3 tbsp 
• Green chilli - 2
• Red chilli - 2
• Curry leaves - few
• Turmeric powder -a pinch
• Mustard seed -1/2 tbsp
• Salt to taste

The Preparation method:

• Peel the skin of snake gourd and cut thinly length wise.
• Heat oil in a pan. Splutter mustard seed,fry red chilli, small onion and curry leaves.Saute for a minute
• Add snake gourd ,salt and turmeric powder and mix well.
• In a blender , crush coconut ,2 shallots,green chilli,cumin and garlic.
• Add this mixture to snake gourd .Sprinkle some water if needed.
• Cook till the snake gourd is well cooked and switch off the flame.
• Tasty snake gourd koottu is ready to serve with rice.