Snake Gourd Veggie

Snake Gourd Veggie (Podalangai Poriyal/Potlakaya Kura/Chichinda Subzi) is served as a side dish for rice. It acts as a natural antibiotic and excellent veggie for diabetes people.
Ingredients:
Snake Gourd - 1
Grated Coconut - 2 tbsp
Chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
Garlic (finely chopped) - 2 pod
Onion - 1/4
Oil - 3 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
Channa dal - 1/2 tsp
Urad dal - 1/2 tsp
Cumin Seeds - 1/4 tsp
Asafoedita - pinch
Salt - to taste
Curry leaves - few
Coriander leaves - few

Method:
1. Wash, cut lengthwise, scoop off the sponge like tissue using a spoon then cut into small thin pieces.
2. In a pan, heat oil, splutter mustard seeds, urad dal, channa dal, cumin seeds, curry leaves, asafoedita.
3. Add onion, garlic and saute for a while.
4. Add turmeric powder, chilli powder, salt, snake gourd vegetable and cook covered for 3-4 mins.
5. Once the veggie turns tender, add coconut, coriander leaves and serve.