Snake Gourd Thoran - Kerala

• Asafoetida (hing)

  1 g

• Coconut oil

  15 ml

• Cumin seeds

  2 g

• Curry leaves

  10 pc

• Dried red chilli

  1 pc

• Freshly grated coconut

  75 g

• Green chilli

  2 pc

• Mustard seeds

  4 g

• Salt

  to taste

• Snake gourd

  deseeded and chopped

  300 g

• Turmeric powder

  2 g

• Urad dal

  5 g

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Method

1. 1Coarsely crush grated coconut with green chilli, cumin and turmeric.
2. 2Heat coconut oil and splutter mustard seeds, urad dal and dried red chilli.
3. 3Add asafoetida and curry leaves and let them sizzle.
4. 4Add chopped snake gourd and salt, toss to coat.
5. 5Cover and cook on low heat 6-8 minutes until just tender.
6. 6Stir in the coconut mix and cook uncovered 2-3 minutes until dry.
7. 7Serve warm with steamed rice.