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Snake gourd in yogurt gravy

Snake gourd is one of those vegetables which is native to India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and other neighboring countries. It has many health benefits like digestion, detox, diabetes control, hair health, etc. I like it cooked in a yogurt gravy.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Cuisine: ASIA, Indian
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Snake gourd chopped and boiled
  • 1 cup Butter milk
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • A pinch of asafoetida
  • 1 Dry red chilli
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • Salt as required
  • 1 tsp Oil

Method
 

  1. In a deep bottomed vessel, heat oil and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, dry red chilli and asafoetida and let them splutter.
  2. Add the boiled snake gourd and add it to the above seasoning.
  3. Reduce the flame to low and add the buttermilk, turmeric and salt and mix.
  4. Don't let the buttermilk boil and remove from flame just before it boils.