SNAKE GOURD KOOTU

INGREDIENTS:
1.1 Medium Size Snake Gourd.
2.1 Cup Grated Coconut.
3.2 Tsp Cumin Seeds.(Jeera).
4.1 Tsp Black Pepper.
5.2 Tsps Coriander Seeds.(Dhania).
6.5-6 Dry Red Chilles.
7.4 Tsps Urad Dal.
8.Hing.
9.Haldi.
10.4 Tsps Tamarind Juice.
11.2 Tsps Jaggery.(Optional).
12.Salt to Taste.

SEASONING:
2 Tsp Oil,1 Tsp Mustard Seeds,Hing,Peanuts,Curry Leaves.

METHOD:
1.Wash & Chop the Snake Gourd Length Wise.
2.Heat Kadai,Put 1 Tsp oil & fry by adding Urad Dal,Hing,Pepper,Cumin    Seeds,Dhania & Red Chilles.
3.When cool Grind to smooth paste all the fried ingredients along with grated coconut.
4.Prepare Seasoning & Cook the Snake Gourd,when tender add the grinded paste & boil nicely by adding Haldi,Tamarind Juice,Jaggery & Salt.
5.Keep stirring now & then till it boils thoroughly.

*GOES WELL WITH STEAMING RICE.