Podalangaai Paruppu Fry

Ingredients:

• Podalangai (snake gourd) - 1 lb diced

• Gram Dal (Channa dal) - 1/4 cup

• turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

• Chilli powder - 1 1/2 tsp

• Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp

• Ginger-garlic paste - 1/2 tsp

• Oil - 3 tbsp

• Salt - to taste

**Method: ** In a large vessel, add the diced podalangai, turmeric powder, salt, chilli, coriander powders, gram dal and ginger garlic paste with about 1/2 cup of water and pressure cook.

In a pan, heat oil and then add the pressure cooked contents and fry well till all the water is drained and oil starts to come out on top/sides. Goes well as a side dish for rice with sambhar.