SNAKE GOURD WITH BESAN

Ingredients:
Snake gourd - 1
Salt to taste
Turmeric - - 1/4 tsp
Chilli powder - 1 tsp
Oil - 2 tbsp
Mustard seed - 1/4 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp
Red chilli - 1
Channa dal - 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves - few
Besan - 1 tbsp

Method:

• Peel and cut snake gourd into small pieces. Sprinkle salt ad keep aside for 10 minutes. Press the pieces with hands, drain the excess water.
• Heat oil in kadai, add cumin, mustard, channa dal, curry leaves. Fry for few seconds.
• Add gourd,salt and turmeric and cook in low flame till tender and well cooked.
• Lastly add chilli powder, besan and mix well. Cook for 2 minutes.
• Serve.