Podalanga (Snakegourd) Poriyal / Thovaram

Ingredients:

1. Snakegourd - 1/2 kg
2. Moong dhal - 2 Tablespoons
3. Salt to taste
4. Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
5. Urad dhal - 2 teaspoons
6. Mustard - 1 teaspoon
7. Red chilly - 4 nos
8. Cut onion - 1 tablespoon
9. Coconut substitute powder or Coconut scrapings - 3 tablespoons
10. Oil - 2 teaspoon

Procedure:

• Soak moong dhal for 2 hours
• Wash and cut snakegourd into small pieces
• Heat 2 teaspoons of oil and season with urad dhal, mustard and opened red chilly
• Add the cut onions and sautee for 5 minutes
• Add snakegourd and moong dhal together in the pan without water
• Add salt and turmeric powder
• Stir and cover with a lid on low flame till the vegetables and dhal are cooked
• Now add the diabetic powder and roast for another 5 minutes
• Remove from fire and garnish with curry leaves