SNAKE GOURD KOOTU

INGREDIENTS:

1.1 Snake Gourd.
2.1 Cup Moong(Yellow) Dal.
3.3-4 Tbsps Tamarind Juice.
4.2 Tsps Jaggery Powder.
5.Salt to Taste.
6.Haldi.
7.Required Water.

FOR Frying & GRINDING:
1.4-5 Tsps Urad Dal.
2.2 Tsp Black Pepper.
3.2 Tsp Cumin Seeds.
4.Hing.
5.1 Cup Grated Coconut OR Dry Cobra.

SEASONING:
1 Tsp Oil, 1 Tsp Mustard Seeds,2 Tbsps Peanuts (Ground Nuts),Hing,Curry Leaves.

METHOD: 

1.Wash & Chop the Snake Gourd Length Wise.

2.Prepare Seasoning in a Thick Bottomed Vessel & Cook the Snake Gourd Nicely.

3.Fry Urad dal & All  the other Ingredients by adding one after the other till it Smells Nicely.

4.When Cool Grind them into a Smooth Paste.

5.Add the Mixture to the Cooked Vegetable & Stir Nicely by Adding Salt,Tamarind Juice & Jaggery.

6.Boil Nicely by Adding Required Water.

PS: SERVE HOT WITH RICE.IT IS HEALTHY & NICE DURING COLD SEASON.

SAME METHOD CAN BE DONE  BY USING VEGETABLES LIKE RAW BANANA(BAALE KAYEE),SWEET POTATO(GENASU),YAM(SUVARNA GADDE),FLAT BEANS(CHAPPARADA AVAREKAYEE).