Snake gourd (pudalangai) poriyal

It is the simple poriyal. Goes well with rasam and sambar. Moong dal is the main ingredient for this poriyal.  I learnt this recipe from my mom. when i was in college days i used to cut this veggie and help mom in making this poriyal.  Mom admires my work. My cutting  work will be perfect and neat.But i used to take more time to cut the veggie. Now???things have changed... after marriage, being alone in the kitchen, i learnt many things...  now, doing these works very fast  and perfectly.My hubby has named me as a perfect queen ;)  

Here comes the recipe...

Ingredients:

Snake gourd  -  1(medium size)

Moong dal  -  4- 5 tbsp

Mustard seeds -  1tsp

Urad dal  -  2 tsp

Coconut grated - 3 tbsp

Red chilli  -  5- 6 nos

Oil -  1 tbsp

Salt  -  as needed

Water  -  as needed

Method:

1. Cut ridge gourd as shown in the picture.You have to cut length wise and remove the seeds and then put cross sections.

  

2. Take 4 - 5 tbsp of moong dal and mix the dal and snake gourd pieces with your hand in a big plate.

3.keep the plate in a slanting way as shown in the picture. The mixture will ooze out some water. Drain that water and keep aside.

  

4. Heat oil in the pan, add mustard seeds, when it pops add urad dal and fry it till golden brown. then add red chillies.

5. Now add snake gourd. and mix well.

6. Sprinkle water and cook covered in the medium flame for 10 - 15 mins.

7. when it gets cooked , add grated coconut and stir well.

 

Our poriyal  is now ready to serve...

Enjoy with sambar or rasam...

That day we had mulangi Sambar with pudalangai poriyal...