SNAKE GOURD WITH MILK CURRY (POTLAKAYA KURA)

Ingredients:
Snake gourd - 1
Onion - 1
Green chillies - 3
Turmeric - 1/4 tsp
Salt to taste
Chilli powder - 1 tsp
Milk - 1 small cup
Oil - 2 tsp
Urad dal & channa dal-1/4 tsp
Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
Cumin seeds 1/4 tsp
Curry leaves -few

Method:

• Scrap, wash and cut snake gourd into small pieces.finely chop onions and green chillies.
• Heat oil in a pan; add urad dal, channa dal,cumin and mustard seeds and curry leaves. Allow them to splutter.
• Add chopped onion and green chillies and saute till onions are translucent.
• Add snake gourd pieces,salt,turmeric,chilli powder and cook in medium flame for 5 minutes. Then add small cup of water and close the lid.
• Cook till done and water completely absorbed. Then add milk and cook 2 more minutes.
• Serve with rice. This curry is easily digestible and good for patients and lactating mothers.