🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Lasooni Snake Gourd Fry

Name: Lasooni Snake Gourd Fry
Prep time: 13 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; 10 cloves Garlic; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 250 g, chopped Snake Gourd

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Kanchipuram cooking — Lasooni Snake Gourd Fry brings a lasooni touch with a classic fry finish. About 38 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 13 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Garlic10 cloves
Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
Snake Gourd250 g, chopped

Optional extras

Green Chili1-2, slit
Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
Lemon1/2

Instructions

1
Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.
2
Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.
3
Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.
4
Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.
5
Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.

Chef's tip

Keep the flame medium — rushing browns the base too fast.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Lahsooni Tindli (Indian Ivy Gourd Dish with Garlic) · on YouTube