Snake Gourd Chana Dal (Pudalangai Kootu)
Snake gourd chana dal, or Pudalangai Kootu, is a wholesome and traditional Tamil Nadu snake gourd recipe full of nutrition and fiber.
Ingredients
- 2 cups snake gourd chopped into small pieces
- ¼ cup chana dal soaked for 30 minutes
- 2 tsp oil
- ½ tsp mustard seeds
- ½ tsp urad dal
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 1 –2 green chillies slit
- 1 dry red chilli
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp sambar powder or red chilli powder
- ½ cup grated coconut optional
- Salt to taste
- 1–1½ cups water
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and chop snake gourd into small pieces. Soak chana dal in enough water for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves, green chilli, and dry red chilli. Sauté until fragrant.
- Add soaked chana dal and stir for 2–3 minutes.
- Add chopped snake gourd pieces, turmeric powder, sambar powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Pour 1 cup of water, cover, and cook on medium heat until both snake gourd and dal turn soft (10–12 minutes). Add more water if needed.
- Once cooked, sprinkle grated coconut and coriander leaves. Mix gently.
- Serve hot snake gourd kootu with steamed rice, curd rice, or as a side with chapati.