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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

SNAKEGOURD FRY

snakegourd fry

INGREDIENTS:

Snakegourd - 1/2 kg.
Salt - to taste
Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp.
Urad dhal - 1 tsp.
Chilli powder - 1/2 tsp.
Turmeric powder - 1/8 tsp.
Oil - 2 tablespoons

METHOD:

Cut snakegourd into thin 1" long pieces. Mix salt, and turmeric powder and marinate it for 10 minutes. Squeeze out the excess water completely using your hand.

In a kadai, heat oil, add mustard seeds and urad dhal and when golden brown, add the marinated snakegourd and chilli powder. Add 1/4 tsp.sambar powder if you want it more spicy (optional). Mix well. Stir in between and fry in medium low flame until it is cooked crispy.

8 comments :

  1. Simple & nice dish....Just love snakeguard, would try ur version sometime.

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  2. Simple and delicious curry...looks tasty :)

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  3. Sweet and simply but delicious saute..I love podalangai with dhal very much :)

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  4. Mmmm..you are feasting your son days into his birthday! Fry kari looks good and easy way to make the kids eat this good veggie.

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  5. nice to see fresh gourd.I make it with frozen which really has no fresh taste....yummy

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  6. simply superb!!looks delicious and perfect with rice.

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  7. My Mom makes it in two different ways and this is the one I like the most... thanks for reminding me of those good old days... I hardly ever get fresh snake gourd in the US :-(

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