Snake gourd/Potlakaya Perugu pachadi /Raita


Ingredients:

• Boiled Snake gourd / Potlakaya-1cup.
• Salt-To taste.
• Mustard powder-1tsp.
• Red chilli powder-1tsp.
• Curry leaves-Few.
• Coriander leaves-For garnish(optional).
• Curds-4tbsp.
• Mustard seeds-1/2tsp.
• jeera-1/4tsp.
• Turmeric powder-Pinch.

Method:

• Cut the snakegourd into small cubes.Boil it in a pressure cooker for 3 whistles.Then squeez it and take it in a bowl.
• Add salt,mustard powder,red chilli powder to it.Mix it well.Keep it aside.
• Heat oil in a pan.Add mustard seeds and jeera.
• After it crackles add curry leaves and turmeric powder.
• Add this seasoning to the above prepared snakegourd.
• Add curds when you are ready to serve.
• Garnish with coriander leaves(optional).
• Serve with rice or roti.