Snakegourd / Pudalangai Poriyal Recipe

by Aruna Manikandan

Snakegourd / Pudalangai Poriyal

For this poriyal you need

1 - 2 Snakegourd / Pudalangai

• 2 onions
• 4 tsp. of Moong Dal ( Soak in water for 30 mins.)
• 2 - 3 tsp. of Grated coconut
• 2 red chillies
• A spring of curry leaves
• 1 tsp. of mustard and Urad dhal
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp. of oil

Preparation.

Wash and chop the Snakegourd lenghtwise removing the seeds inside.

Mix salt with the chopped snakegourd and keep it aside for 30 mins (You might see the water getting drained from it).

Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard and urad dhal. When they stop spluttering add the curry leaves and red chillies to it.

Add the chopped onions and saute them well.

Now add the chopped snakegourd and the soaked moong dhal . Close the pan and allow it to cook in low flame.

We have already mixed salt to it. So need to add now. When the snakegourd gets well cooked add the coconut and mix it well.

Tasty Snake gourd poriyal is ready to taste.............

Serve it with rice.