Pudalangai Poriyal / Snake gourd poriyal

Snake gourd improves the strength of the immune system, detoxify the body, increases hydration in the body, boost the strength and quality of the hair and aids in weight loss.
My mom mix this poriyal with rice and ghee during my childhood days and even now for 'K'. Let's see the step by step procedure:

Ingredients:

• Snake gourd - 1
• Onion - 1
• Paasi paruppu - 1 tbsp
• Coconut - 2 tbsp
• Salt to taste
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Urad dal - 1/2 tsp
• Red chilly - 1
• Oil - 2 tsp

Cooking Instructions:

• Wash and chop the snake gourd into small pieces by removing the centre part.
• Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, urad dal and red chilly.
• Add onion and saute till translucent.
• Add paasi paruppu, snake gourd, salt and little water. Cover and cook till done. Stir occasionally.
• Add coconut, stir once and remove it from stove.
• Serve with hot rice.

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