Ingredients:

• Snake gourd (podalangaai) – 2 cups (diced finely)
• Red Chillies – 2 (roughly broken)
• Onion? – 1 small diced
• Mustard Seeds – 1/2 tsp
• Split urad dal – 1/2 tsp
• Oil – 1 tbsp
• Salt – to taste
• Grated coconut – 2 tsp (optional)

Method:

In a pan, heat the oil, splutter mustard seeds and add the urad dal, red chillies and fry for a few seconds. To this, add the onions and saute. Then, add the podalangaai along with a little water and required amount of salt and allow to cook until the veggies are soft and all the water has drained out. Finally add in the grated coconut and mix well. Remove from heat.