Sunday, September 4, 2011

Pudalangai (Snake Gourd) Pachadi

Pachadis made with curd are one of the all time favorites that can be had "just like that" or can be used as side dish for variety of items. There are quite a lot of pachadi varieties and in this post I will tell you about Pudalangai pachadi, which is excellent in taste.


Ingredients:
Pudalangai (Snake Gourd) : 150 gms (finely chopped)
Oil   :  2 tsp
Curd   :   150 gms
Coconut (scraped) : 1/4 cup
Mustard   : 1/2 tsp
Urad dal  : 1/4 tsp
Asafoetida (powdered)  : a pinch
Coriander Leaves (finely chopped) for dressing.

Salt to taste.

Method of Preparation:
Heat frying pan and add oil to it. Add mustard to it. When it starts popping add urad dal and fry till golden brown. Add finely chopped pudalangai (snake gourd) and fry till it cooks well.
Blend coconut and 50gms of curd in mixie and get it to paste form.
Add the fried pudalangai and asafoetida to it.  Add salt to taste.
Mix well.  Add chopped coriander on top.

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