Snake Gourd Paretal Recipe

Name: Snake Gourd Paretal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil; 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds; 1/2 teaspoons Cumin Seeds; 1/2 teaspoons Fennel Seeds; 1 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes; 1/4 teaspoons Turmeric Powder; 1 sprig Curry Leaf (I Didn't Have Any But Highly Recommended!); 1 piece Ginger (Thumb-sized), Sliced; 1 whole Large Red Onion, Peeled And Chopped; 1 whole Snake Gourd, Peeled, Pith Removed And Cut Into 1-inch Pieces; 1 whole Tomato, Chopped; 1 teaspoon Salt To Taste

Servings: persons

3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
1/2 teaspoons Cumin Seeds
1/2 teaspoons Fennel Seeds
1 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes
1/4 teaspoons Turmeric Powder
1 sprig Curry Leaf (I Didn't Have Any But Highly Recommended!)
1 piece Ginger (Thumb-sized), Sliced
1 whole Large Red Onion, Peeled And Chopped
1 whole Snake Gourd, Peeled, Pith Removed And Cut Into 1-inch Pieces
1 whole Tomato, Chopped
1 teaspoon Salt To Taste

1
Heat up oil on medium heat. Toss in spices to toast for a brief minute until mustard seeds begin to pop and everything becomes fragrant.
2
Add in ginger and onions and stir-fry for 1 minute, until the onions are translucent.
3
Scatter in snake gourd and tomatoes. Add salt and a splash of water. Cover and leave to steam for 5 minutes. Stir every minute or so. Add more water if necessary.
4
Once the gourd is tender, dish up!
5
Recipe adapted from Chef Priya Menon at Kuali.com.

138

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil, 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds, 1/2 teaspoons Cumin Seeds, 1/2 teaspoons Fennel Seeds, and more.

Yes, Snake Gourd Paretal falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Snake Gourd Paretal

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