🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Hing Snake Gourd Kurma

Name: Hing Snake Gourd Kurma
Prep time: 22 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 47 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; 1, finely chopped Onion; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 250 g, chopped Snake Gourd

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Bhubaneswar cooking — Hing Snake Gourd Kurma brings a hing touch with a classic kurma finish. About 47 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 22 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Onion1, finely chopped
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Snake Gourd250 g, chopped

Optional extras

Green Chili1-2, slit
Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

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.
6
Uncover, adjust salt and spice, and cook to the desired consistency.
7
Finish with garam masala and fresh cilantro.
8
Rest a minute, then serve hot.

Chef's tip

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

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Watch how it's made

Video: Kuttu | Pudalangai kuttu |Snake Gourd Kuttu · on YouTube