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.