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Kodaikanal Home-Style Snake Gourd Korma
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Kodaikanal Home-Style Snake Gourd Korma

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Kodaikanal cooking — Kodaikanal Home-Style Snake Gourd Korma brings a achari touch with a classic korma finish. About 48 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 23 min Cook 25 min Serves 3 Medium

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Fenugreek Seeds1/2 tsp
  • Mustard Seeds1 tsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Snake Gourd250 g, chopped
  • Amchur (Dry Mango Powder)1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Ghee1 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse and prep the main ingredient; pat dry.

  2. 2

    Bloom whole spices in hot oil until aromatic.

  3. 3

    Build the masala base with onion, tomato, and paste.

  4. 4

    Fold in the main ingredient and coat evenly.

  5. 5

    Add liquid (water, stock, or yogurt) and simmer gently.

  6. 6

    Taste; balance heat, salt, and tang.

Chef's tip

Taste and adjust salt just before serving.

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