SNAKE GOURD or RIDGEGOURD N CABBAGE UPKARI

PODDALE OR GHOSALE WITH CABBAGE UPKARI

1snakegourd OR ridge gourd[cleaned and cut]

1/4 of a medium size cabbage[cleaned n cut lengthwise and little thicker]

1/2 cup moong dal[soaked in water for abt an hour and cooked lightly]

2 tbsp coconut oil

1tsp mustard seeds

1tsp jeera seeds

1/2tsp saunf

1tsp udad dal

2-3no.green chillies[cut lengthwise]

2 red dry chillies[each cut to 2 pieces]

6 curry leaves

1medium sized onion[cut to cubes]

1/4tsp haldi

salt

1/4 cup grated coconut

1/4 cup fresh coriander[chopped]

In a sauce pan add the snake gourd, pinch of haldi, salt and a cup of water and let it cook.

When the veggie is cooked, strain and keep aside.

Heat oil in a pan and and mustard seeds,saunf, jeera seeds and udad dal. when it crackles, add curry leaves, dry chillies and green chillies. saute for a while and add onions. saute till onions get soft.

add haldi, cooked snakegourd,cabbage, salt and mix well [remember to add little salt becoz veggie is cooked with salt]

add the lightly cooked moongdal and grated coconut and mix well.Garnish with fresh coriander.

Serve hot as a side dish.