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Berhampur Home-Style Snake Gourd Lababdar
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Berhampur Home-Style Snake Gourd Lababdar

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Berhampur cooking — Berhampur Home-Style Snake Gourd Lababdar brings a zesty touch with a classic lababdar finish. About 47 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 22 min Cook 25 min Serves 6 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Snake Gourd250 g, chopped

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.

  2. 2

    Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.

  3. 3

    Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.

  4. 4

    Pour tempering over the cooked base.

  5. 5

    Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

  6. 6

    Mash lightly if desired; garnish with cilantro.

Chef's tip

Serve hot with roti, rice, or soft paratha.

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