SNAKEGOURD THOGAYAL

 Ingredients:

1.Snake gourd (small) = 1 (chopped to small pieces)

2.Mustard seeds = half teaspoon

3.Orid dhal = 2 teaspoons

4.Gram dhal = 2 teaspoons

5.Fenugreek seeds =half teaspoon

6.Green chillies = 3 to 4 nos

7.Tamarind = 1 teaspoon

8.Oil = one and half teaspoons

9.Salt to taste.

Method:

Heat oil in a skillet .When hot,add mustard seeds,methi seeds,orid and gram dhal and then green chillies.Saute all till they change to golden brown in colour .Take the sauteed ingredients aside.

In the same skillet,add one teaspoon oil.When the oil becomes hot,add the chopped snakegourd pieces.Saute it well.Add little turmeric powder.Close it with a lid and cook it covered till they are little tender.Be careful not to overcook.They should not turn mushy but they should be little soft and not raw.Saute it. Turn off the flame.

When cool,transfer the partially-cooked snake gourd pieces and the other sauteed ingredients along with tamarind to a blender .Blend adding little water to a gritty or slightly coarse consistency .They should not be completely smooth else they will be like chutney.

Serve the thogayal with steamed rice mixed with little ghee or sesame oil .ENJOYYY!!!