Padavalanga Thoran / Snake Gourd Stir fry

Padavalanga Thoran / Snake Gourd Stir fry

Ingredients

1 medium Snake gourd/ Padavalenga

6-7 shallots/cheru ulli sliced

1 teaspoon ginger finely chopped

1 teaspoon crushed dry red chilli

½ teaspoon turmeric powder

½ teaspoon mustard seeds

2 Tablespoon coconut oil

5-6 curry leaves

1 Tablespoon grated coconut

Salt

Method

• Slit open the snake gourd and remove the seeds from inside.
• Wash it well and slice into thin semicircles.
• Heat the coconut oil in a nonstick frying pan.
• Splutter the mustard seeds in the hot oil.
• Reduce the flame and add the crushed dry red chilies and fry a second or two. Take care not to burn the chilies.
• Now add the shallots, ginger and curry leaves .Sauté for 3-4 minutes or until the shallots start to brown slightly.
• Add the sliced snake gourd and turmeric powder. Stir fry for 5 minutes. Add salt and cover and cook for 7-8 minutes or until the snake gourd gets cooked.
• Switch off the flame and add the grated coconut. Mix well and serve as a side dish with rice.