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Royal Snake Gourd Pulusu
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Royal Snake Gourd Pulusu

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Kumbakonam cooking — Royal Snake Gourd Pulusu brings a royal touch with a classic pulusu finish. About 49 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 24 min Cook 25 min Serves 6 Easy

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Snake Gourd250 g, 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.

  7. 7

    Serve with rice or roti.

Chef's tip

A splash of water loosens a tight masala without dulling flavour.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Snake gourd curry n fry…recipe @RRKitchen9 · on YouTube