Snake Gourd Kootu Recipe (Pudalangai Kootu)
A vegetarian Tamil Nadu recipe with snake gourd (pudulangai), masoor dal (whole), mustard seeds. Ready in 30 min, serves 4.
Curated byKavya Sharma🇮🇳
- 1
To begin making the Snake Gourd Kootu recipe, wash snake gourd, cut and remove the spongy centre part along with seeds
snake gourd (pudulangai)(1)mustard seeds(1/2 teaspoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1/2 teaspoon)coriander (dhania) seeds(1 teaspoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 tablespoon) - 2
Chop into small pieces
- 3
Wash the dal and take it in pressure cooker, add the chopped snake gourd along with 3 cups of water
snake gourd (pudulangai)(1) - 4
Pressure cook for 2 whistles
- 5
Meanwhile, take coconut, cumin, coriander seeds and green chilli in mixer
mustard seeds(1/2 teaspoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1/2 teaspoon)dry red chilli(2)teaspoons coconut oil(2)coriander (dhania) leaves - for garnishingfresh coconut(1/4 cup)coriander (dhania) seeds(1 teaspoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 tablespoon)green chilli(3) - 6
Add little water and grind into smooth paste
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Keep aside
- 8
Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan, add mustard seeds and cumin seeds
mustard seeds(1/2 teaspoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1/2 teaspoon)coriander (dhania) seeds(1 teaspoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 tablespoon) - 9
Once it splutters, add red chilli and saute for a minute
dry red chilli(2)green chilli(3) - 10
Add the cooked dal mixture from cooker after the pressure releases
- 11
Stir well and add little water if required
salt - as required - 12
Add turmeric powder, asafoetida and sambar powder
turmeric powder (haldi)(1/4 teaspoon)asafoetida (hing)(1/4)sambar powder(1 teaspoon) - 13
Mix well and add required salt
salt - as required - 14
Now, add the grounded coconut mixture and stir well until mixed
teaspoons coconut oil(2)fresh coconut(1/4 cup) - 15
Cook in low flame for 5 minutes until it starts boiling
- 16
Once done, remove from flame and garnish with coriander leaves
coriander (dhania) leaves - for garnishingcoriander (dhania) seeds(1 teaspoon) - 17
Serve hot to rice adding ghee
- 18
Serve Snake Gourd Kootu along with Jeera Rasam and Steamed Rice for a weekday meal
snake gourd (pudulangai)(1)
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Snake Gourd Kootu Recipe (Pudalangai Kootu)
A vegetarian Tamil Nadu recipe with snake gourd (pudulangai), masoor dal (whole), mustard seeds. Ready in 30 min, serves 4.
Curated byKavya Sharma🇮🇳
Directions
18 steps- 1
To begin making the Snake Gourd Kootu recipe, wash snake gourd, cut and remove the spongy centre part along with seeds
snake gourd (pudulangai)(1)mustard seeds(1/2 teaspoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1/2 teaspoon)coriander (dhania) seeds(1 teaspoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 tablespoon) - 2
Chop into small pieces
- 3
Wash the dal and take it in pressure cooker, add the chopped snake gourd along with 3 cups of water
snake gourd (pudulangai)(1) - 4
Pressure cook for 2 whistles
- 5
Meanwhile, take coconut, cumin, coriander seeds and green chilli in mixer
mustard seeds(1/2 teaspoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1/2 teaspoon)dry red chilli(2)teaspoons coconut oil(2)coriander (dhania) leaves - for garnishingfresh coconut(1/4 cup)coriander (dhania) seeds(1 teaspoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 tablespoon)green chilli(3) - 6
Add little water and grind into smooth paste
- 7
Keep aside
- 8
Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan, add mustard seeds and cumin seeds
mustard seeds(1/2 teaspoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1/2 teaspoon)coriander (dhania) seeds(1 teaspoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 tablespoon) - 9
Once it splutters, add red chilli and saute for a minute
dry red chilli(2)green chilli(3) - 10
Add the cooked dal mixture from cooker after the pressure releases
- 11
Stir well and add little water if required
salt - as required - 12
Add turmeric powder, asafoetida and sambar powder
turmeric powder (haldi)(1/4 teaspoon)asafoetida (hing)(1/4)sambar powder(1 teaspoon) - 13
Mix well and add required salt
salt - as required - 14
Now, add the grounded coconut mixture and stir well until mixed
teaspoons coconut oil(2)fresh coconut(1/4 cup) - 15
Cook in low flame for 5 minutes until it starts boiling
- 16
Once done, remove from flame and garnish with coriander leaves
coriander (dhania) leaves - for garnishingcoriander (dhania) seeds(1 teaspoon) - 17
Serve hot to rice adding ghee
- 18
Serve Snake Gourd Kootu along with Jeera Rasam and Steamed Rice for a weekday meal
snake gourd (pudulangai)(1)
About this recipe
A vegetarian Tamil Nadu recipe with snake gourd (pudulangai), masoor dal (whole), mustard seeds. Ready in 30 min, serves 4.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (4 servings)
Rate this recipe
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