Podalangai koottu(snake gourd curry)

Podalangai koottu (Podaval koottu)

Podalangai................................1

Chana dhal.................................2tbsp

Turmeric powder.......................1/4 tsp

Salt to taste..........................

Red chili....................................2

Cumin seeds..............................1tsp

Grated coconut.............................1 cup

Method

Cut the podalangai into small pieces.
Boil the water and add the pieces, turmeric powder, chana dhal and salt.
Grind the coconut , chili, and cumin seeds into fine paste. When the vegetable is cooked add the paste,
 Mix well. Heat  apn with oil add mustard seeds, urad dhal and curry leaves,
When the dhal becomes red add to the curry.(Can add 2tbsp grated coconut  for frying, This is optional ).
This is a side dish for chapathi, sambar/rasam rice.