Snake Gourd Kootu Recipe (Pudalangai Kootu)

Step 1: To begin making the Snake Gourd Kootu recipe, wash snake gourd, cut and remove the spongy centre part along with seeds

Step 2: Chop into small pieces

Step 3: Wash the dal and take it in pressure cooker, add the chopped snake gourd along with 3 cups of water

Step 4: Pressure cook for 2 whistles

Step 5: Meanwhile, take coconut, cumin, coriander seeds and green chilli in mixer

Step 6: Add little water and grind into smooth paste

Step 7: Keep aside

Step 8: Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan, add mustard seeds and cumin seeds

Step 9: Once it splutters, add red chilli and saute for a minute

Step 10: Add the cooked dal mixture from cooker after the pressure releases

Step 11: Stir well and add little water if required

Step 12: Add turmeric powder, asafoetida and sambar powder

Step 13: Mix well and add required salt

Step 14: Now, add the grounded coconut mixture and stir well until mixed

Step 15: Cook in low flame for 5 minutes until it starts boiling

Step 16: Once done, remove from flame and garnish with coriander leaves

Step 17: Serve hot to rice adding ghee

Step 18: Serve Snake Gourd Kootu along with Jeera Rasam and Steamed Rice for a weekday meal