Snake Gourd (PUDALANGAI) Chutney

Difficulty Rating 3 (Grinding required, special ingredients required)

Snake gourd, fresh, peeled, insides scooped out and diced– 2 cups

Peanuts – 2 Tbsp.

Urad dahl – 2 tsp.

Channa dhal – 2 tsp.

Cumin seeds (Jeera) – ½ tsp.

Garlic – 2 cloves

Salt to taste

Onion, diced – 1

Green chilies – 2 (adjust to taste)

Tamarind – about a tablespoon sized ball

Oil

Seasoning:

Mustard seeds – 1 tsp.

Curry leaves – a few

Red chilies – 2

Urad dhal – 2 tsp.

Chana dhal – 2 tsp.

1. Heat the oil.  Add the jeera until in splutters.  Add the urad and channa dhal until they turn golden.  Add the garlic until it turns brown.

2.  Add the onion and green chilies until the onion is translucent.

3.  Add the snake gourd until it browns in some places
4.  Cool everything and grind to a smooth paste.

5.  Heat oil and add the seasoning ingredients until the dhals turn golden. 

6.  Pour the seasoning on top of the chutney and