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🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Lemon Snake Gourd Upma

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Udaipur cooking — Lemon Snake Gourd Upma brings a lemon touch with a classic upma finish. About 35 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 10 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Medium

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Lemon1
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Snake Gourd250 g, chopped
  • Amchur (Dry Mango Powder)1/2 tsp

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit

Instructions

  1. 1

    Assemble spices and chop vegetables before lighting the stove.

  2. 2

    Temper mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried chilies in oil.

  3. 3

    Add onion and green chili; saute until soft.

  4. 4

    Stir in the main ingredient and powdered spices.

  5. 5

    Cook covered, stirring occasionally, until done.

Chef's tip

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

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