Skip to content
Back to your kitchen
Madurai Special Snake Gourd Ladoo
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Madurai Special Snake Gourd Ladoo

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Madurai cooking — Madurai Special Snake Gourd Ladoo brings a banjara touch with a classic ladoo finish. About 46 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 21 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Snake Gourd250 g, chopped

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate the main ingredient with turmeric, chili, and salt for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat oil; fry or sear until lightly coloured, then set aside.

  3. 3

    In the same pan, saute aromatics and spices.

  4. 4

    Return the main ingredient; add gravy ingredients.

  5. 5

    Simmer covered until tender.

  6. 6

    Reduce to coat; finish with herbs or cream if using.

  7. 7

    Serve immediately.

Chef's tip

Taste and adjust salt just before serving.

Cook it with your pantry → Share this page: /dish/35384