Pudalangai Kootu Recipe

Ingredients:
Moong Dal - 1/2 cup
Turmeric Powder - 3/4 tsp
Onions - 1/4 cup, finely chopped
Green Chillies - 2, finely chopped
Snake Gourd - 3 cups, sliced
Salt - 1 tsp
Cumin Powder - 1 tsp
Fresh Coconut - 1 tblsp, grated

For Tempering:
Oil - 2 tblsp
Curry Leaves - 3
Dried Red Chilli - 1
Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
Urad Dal - 1 tsp

Method:
1. Wash the moong dal and drain.
2. Cook the dal with 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder and 3 cups of water till creamy. Set aside.
3. Put the oil in a pan over medium heat.
4. When the oil is hot add the curry leaves, dried red chilli, cumin seeds and urad dal.
5. Add the onions, green chillies and 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder to the pan.
6. Stir for a few seconds.
7. Add the snake gourd and mix well.
8. Blend in the cooked dal and about 1 cup of water.
9. Mix well and cook over medium heat for a few minutes.
10. Stir in salt, cumin powder and coconut.
11. Stir-fry till the snake gourd is tender.
12. Remove from heat
13. Serve warm.