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Tiruppur Mustard-Pungent Snake Gourd Kofta
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Tiruppur Mustard-Pungent Snake Gourd Kofta

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Tiruppur cooking — Tiruppur Mustard-Pungent Snake Gourd Kofta brings a mustard-pungent touch with a classic kofta finish. About 36 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 11 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Snake Gourd250 g, chopped

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig

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.

  6. 6

    Squeeze lemon or fold in coconut if the style calls for it.

Chef's tip

Chop everything mise-en-place; the cook goes quickly once oil is hot.

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