Podalanga Kootu/Snake Gourd lentil Curry

Ingredients

Snake Gourd - 1
Channa Dhal - 1/4 cup
Onion - 1
Tomato - 1
Green Chillies - 3 or 4
Garlic - 3 Pods
Curry Leaves - 9 or 10
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp
Red Chillies - 2
Coconut - 2 tsp
Oil - 1 tsp
Salt to taste

Method

        Cut the snake guord into medium size.Mince the onion,tomato and green chillies.Pressure cook channa dhal,onion,tomato,green chilli,garlic,curry leaves,turmeric powder for three whistles.Once the above ingredient is cooked,add the coconut,required salt and mix it.Season it with mustard seeds,red chilli and curry leaves.Serve hot with rice,karakozhambu/rasam.