Podalanga Paruppu Usili/Snake gourd Dhal curry/Potlakaya pappu thalimpu

Learnt this recipe from Mom. This is a tasty curry with Dal.you can make the curry with cluster beans, banana Stem,Banana Flower etc. This curry tastes yummy with plain rice, vathal kozhambu, Sambhar,Rasam etc. Lets see how to make it.

Ingredients:-
Snake gourd - 1

Tuar Dal - 2 tsp
Chenna Dal - 2 tsp
Red chillies - 2
Salt as required
Oil - 3 tsp

Turmeric - a pinch
Seasoning:-
Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp
Asafoetida - a pinch
Urad Dal - 1tsp

Method:-
1. soak tuar dal,chenna Dal and Red chillies in water for 1/2 an hour.

2. Grind it in a mixer coarsely with out water.
3. Cut the snake gourd into small pieces and cook in water till soft, drain and keep aside.

4. Heat oil in a pan, add seasoning and fry until golden brown.
5. Add the coarsely grounded dal, salt,turmeric and fry till the dal becomes separate pieces.
6. Add the cooked snake gourd and mix well.
7. Garnish with coriander leaves.
8. Tasty Paruppu Usili is ready to eat.