🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Meerut Home-Style Snake Gourd Halwa

Name: Meerut Home-Style Snake Gourd Halwa
Prep time: 11 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 36 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: to taste Salt; 1, finely chopped Onion; 2 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 250 g, chopped Snake Gourd

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Meerut cooking — Meerut Home-Style Snake Gourd Halwa brings a jeera touch with a classic halwa finish. About 36 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 11 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Hard

Ingredients

Saltto taste
Onion1, finely chopped
Cumin Seeds2 tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
Snake Gourd250 g, chopped

Optional extras

Green Chili1-2, slit
Ghee1 tbsp

Instructions

1
Rinse and prep the main ingredient; pat dry.
2
Bloom whole spices in hot oil until aromatic.
3
Build the masala base with onion, tomato, and paste.
4
Fold in the main ingredient and coat evenly.
5
Add liquid (water, stock, or yogurt) and simmer gently.

Chef's tip

Rest 5 minutes off heat so the spices settle.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Sorakkai Kootu-South Indian Style Bottle Gourd Kootu Recipe · on YouTube