SNAKE GOURD CURRY (PUDALANGAI KOOTU) Protein rich, high fibre, low carb recipe.
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This is an healthy and tasty Indian recipe. My husband is not a fan of vegetables but this is his favorite veggie and he really loves this curry whenever i prepare. Snake gourd is significantly rich in nutrients. It has a high level of protein and low level of carbs. Snake gourd is high in fibre and is recommended for people with diabetes. The juice from this veggie is also used to cure dandruff ( oh yeah thats true). The chana dhal are high in protein. Above all its tasty when you prepare this way.This is low carb, low fat recipe perfect vegan food for body builders.
PREP TIME: 5 MINS COOKING TIME: 20 MINS SERVES: 3
Wash the snake gourd in a running water and chop them into small cube sized. While chopping the gourd make sure you remove the inside spongy textured part of the veggie and then cut them.
Take about half a cup of chana dhal. Of course you could use any lentil that you prefer. I feel chana dhal because it blends well with the snake gourd flavor.
Add both the dhal and the snake gourd in a pot with half a cup of water and a pinch of turmeric, close the lid and boil until the dhal is cooked well. You can pressure cook the dhal and veggie together which will make it even easier, cook for about 4 whistles in a medium heat.
Meanwhile in a blender or mixer add a teaspoon of cumin seeds, the coconut slices, whole red chili blend it to a coarse mixture as shown in the picture
Add the coconut mixture to the cooked dhal and veggie,mix it well. Add the required amount of salt. In a separate pan add oil, once its hot add the mustard seeds, be careful mustard seeds will splutter in oil. Now add the curry leaves and hing. Once the curry leaves are fried in the oil. Pour the tempering to the curry. Just cook the curry for about 2 mins and switch off the stove.
This recipe goes well with steamed rice or indian flat bread, naan or a perfect side dish.
NOTE
This is an healthy and tasty Indian recipe. My husband is not a fan of vegetables but this is his favorite veggie and he really loves this curry whenever i prepare. Snake gourd is significantly rich in nutrients. It has a high level of protein and low level of carbs. Snake gourd is high in fibre and is recommended for people with diabetes. The juice from this veggie is also used to cure dandruff ( oh yeah thats true). The chana dhal are high in protein. Above all its tasty when you prepare this way.This is low carb, low fat recipe perfect vegan food for body builders.
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| CHOPPED SNAKE GOURD |
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| SNAKE GOURD AND CHANA DHAL WITH WATER READY TO COOK |
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| COOKED SNAKE GOURD AND CHANA DHAL |
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| RED CHILI, COCONUT, CUMIN |
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| BLENDED MIXTURE |
PREP TIME: 5 MINS COOKING TIME: 20 MINS SERVES: 3
Wash the snake gourd in a running water and chop them into small cube sized. While chopping the gourd make sure you remove the inside spongy textured part of the veggie and then cut them.
Take about half a cup of chana dhal. Of course you could use any lentil that you prefer. I feel chana dhal because it blends well with the snake gourd flavor.
snake gourd- 1 medium sized
chana dhal- 1/2 cup
turmeric a pinch
coconut- grated or sliced 1/2 cup
cumin seeds- 1 teaspoon
dry whole red chill- 2 or 3
For tempering
oil- 1 tablespoon
mustard- 1/2 teaspoon
curry leaves few
hing or asafoetida a pinch
salt to taste
Add both the dhal and the snake gourd in a pot with half a cup of water and a pinch of turmeric, close the lid and boil until the dhal is cooked well. You can pressure cook the dhal and veggie together which will make it even easier, cook for about 4 whistles in a medium heat.
Meanwhile in a blender or mixer add a teaspoon of cumin seeds, the coconut slices, whole red chili blend it to a coarse mixture as shown in the picture
Add the coconut mixture to the cooked dhal and veggie,mix it well. Add the required amount of salt. In a separate pan add oil, once its hot add the mustard seeds, be careful mustard seeds will splutter in oil. Now add the curry leaves and hing. Once the curry leaves are fried in the oil. Pour the tempering to the curry. Just cook the curry for about 2 mins and switch off the stove.
This recipe goes well with steamed rice or indian flat bread, naan or a perfect side dish.
NOTE
- The chana dhal might take longer time if you cook in a pot, pressure cooking makes the process faster.
- Soaking the chana dhal in half cup of water for half an hour, makes the dhal to cook faster.
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