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| 29. Snake Gourd Caldeen |
| Ingredients |
Amount |
| Snake gourd (Tender) |
115 g |
| Chilli powder |
A pinch |
| Ginger |
2.5 cm |
| Green chilli |
1 |
| Cinnamon |
2.5 cm |
| Oil |
150 ml |
| Onion |
15 g |
| Salt to taste |
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| Coconut |
1/2 |
| Coriander |
5 g |
| Cumin |
A pinch |
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| Method |
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Wash and cut snake gourd into 5cm by 2.5 cm pieces. Parboil with a little salt and water. |
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Grind to a fine paste, coconut, coriander, cumin, turmeric, ginger, green chilli and cinnamon. |
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Heat oil, add sliced onion, Saute, add gourd ingredients and fry for a few minutes more. |
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Add snake gourd pieces, a cup of water and more salt if desired. Cook till gravy is thick and gourd is tender. |
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