Snake Gourd (Potlakaya) Curry

Difficulty Rating 2 (Special Ingredient Needed)

Snake gourd, peeled, insides scraped out and sliced thin – 1 large

Mustard Seeds – 1 tsp.

Urad dal – 1 tsp.

Channa dal – 2 tsp.

Red Chilllies – 5 (adjust to taste)

Sambar Powder – 1 tsp

Onion, diced – 1 medium

Curry leaves – 6

Oil

Salt to taste

Shredded coconut – 1 tsp (optional)

1.   Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds until the pop.  Add dals, curry leaves and red chillies.

2.  Add the onion until it turns golden.

3.  Add the snake gourd and salt and mix.

4.  Cover with a  lid and cook until the gourd is translucent in some places.

5.  Add the smabar powder and cook for a few more minutes.

6.  Sprinkle with coconut powder and serve with chapatti, naan, roti or other Indian bread.