Snake gourd Fry – Pdavalanga Fry.

Ingredients

Snake gourd cut into small stripes 500 gram.

Water 200 ml.

Baking powder a pinch

Salt to taste.

For Seasoning

Oil 1 tablespoon.

Mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon.

Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp.

Shallots sliced 2 tablespoon.

Dried chillies 4 nos,

Urid dal 1 tablespoon.

Garlic chopped 1 teaspoon.

Curry leaves 1 sprig.

Asafoetida powder a pinch

Salt to taste.

Preparation.

Cook Snake gourd stripes (padavalanga) adding water and baking powder for a few minutes.  

Take off from the heat, drain and keep aside.

Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, urid dal and allow to pop.

Add sliced garlic, shallots, dried chillies curry leaves and fry s.

Add asafoetida powder, cooked snake gourd and salt and fry till dry.

Serve it as a delicious side dish.