Potlakaya Pesarapappu Kurra(Snake gourd, moong dal curry)

The snake gourd is rich in calcium,potassium,iron and vitamins A, B and C.

Ingredients:

• Snake gourd : 1


• Moong dal split : 5tb sp


• Green Chilies : 3


• Mustard seeds : 1 t sp


• Cumin seeds : 1 t sp


• Urad Dal : 1 t sp


• Curry leaves: 1 string


• Turmeric : 1/4 t sp


• Salt


• Oil

Procedure:

• Soak moong dal for 30 min.Clean snake gourd and cut as circles or any shape pieces.Cut green chilies as well.


• Now in a vessel, add oil.When it is hot, add urad dal, cumin seeds, mustard and saute well.


• Now add green chilies and curry leaves.Add snake gourd pieces, moong dal.Cover the lid and cook well, till pieces become soft and rawness is gone.


• When it is almost done, add salt and mix well.

Serve with hot rice and a drops of ghee.

This is my entry to Food for 7 stages of life: Pregnancy hosted by Radhika and Sudheshana of Cook like a bong