Snake gourd Thoran

Ingredients:

1.Snake gourd(padavalanga) -1

2.Red chilli -2

3.Green chilli-4

4.Grated coconut-1/4cup

5.Small onions/Shallots-2

6.Cumin seeds(Jeerakam)-1/2tsp

7.Garlic pods-2 

8.Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp

9.Curry leaves-1twig

10.Oil-2tsp

11.Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp

12.Salt to taste

Preparation method:

1.In a pan heat 2tsp of oil.Add mustard seeds.When it pops add red chilli and snakegourd which is cut into square pieces.Add turmeric powder also.After its cooked partially add the coconut mixture.(do not add water to cook )

2.For making coconut paste(coarse mixture) add incredients 3-7 and put it in mixer for few seconds till you get the paste of desired consistency.

3.Reduce the heat and cook in low flame for few minutes and add the curry leaves and salt.(If using shallots in the coconut mixture,it has to be cooked thoroughly otherwise will give a bitter taste)