Snake
Gourd contains high amount of nutrients, vitamins (A,B,C) and minerals
including significant levels of dietary fiber, high levels of protein, and small
number of calories.Snake gourd has been used as a diuretic in conventional
medicinal drug for decades, as it stimulates the liver and increases urination,it
also will increase the creation of bodily fluids, that can take away dryness
and dehydration.
Ingredients
- 3 cups snake gourd – cut in to half-moon slices
- ½ onion – sliced
- 2 cloves garlic – sliced
- 1 green/red chili – cut into small pieces
- 5 -6 curry leaves
- Pandan leaf – small piece
- ¼ teaspoon fenugreek
- 2 cups coconut milk - little bit thick
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon Sri Lankan raw curry power
- 1 tablespoon Maldive fish – pieces
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt to taste
Method
- Heat the oil in a pan, then add the onions, mustard seeds, green chillies, pandan leaves and curry leaves.
- Once the onions turn translucent, add all the spices other than the salt and Maldive Fish. Stir and cook for about a minute.
- Now add the snake gourd and mix well.
- Cover and cook for about 3 minutes
- Now add the Maldive Fish and salt. Cook for another 3 minutes.
- Add the coconut milk and cook for a further 2 to 3 minutes.
