1 cup yellow lentils
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
2 cups water
1 snake gourd
4 shallots, sliced
1 clove garlic, sliced
2 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon brown mustard seed
1 teaspoon salt
1 sprig curry leaves
2 red chilies, seeds removed, sliced
Wash lentils thoroughly, combine with turmeric powder and water and simmer until soft.
While the lentils are cooking, prepare the gourd. For a more decorative appearance, scrape the skin deeply lengthwise with a fork and cut in half length- wise. Remove the pulpy center and cut across in ½ in slices. Alternatively, peel the gourd, remove the centre and cut in circles ½ in thick. Fry the shallots and garlic in oil until soft, then add mustard seeds and cook until they begin to pop. Add cooked lentils, gourd and salt, and cook until tender. Just before removing from heat, add curry leaves and chili. Toss and serve. Colors and textures contrast beautifully in this southern Indian dish.It is a very simple and delicious dish, and is an Indian cuisine. It serves to be a delicious and elegant dish with a spectacular taste.
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
2 cups water
1 snake gourd
4 shallots, sliced
1 clove garlic, sliced
2 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon brown mustard seed
1 teaspoon salt
1 sprig curry leaves
2 red chilies, seeds removed, sliced
Wash lentils thoroughly, combine with turmeric powder and water and simmer until soft.
While the lentils are cooking, prepare the gourd. For a more decorative appearance, scrape the skin deeply lengthwise with a fork and cut in half length- wise. Remove the pulpy center and cut across in ½ in slices. Alternatively, peel the gourd, remove the centre and cut in circles ½ in thick. Fry the shallots and garlic in oil until soft, then add mustard seeds and cook until they begin to pop. Add cooked lentils, gourd and salt, and cook until tender. Just before removing from heat, add curry leaves and chili. Toss and serve. Colors and textures contrast beautifully in this southern Indian dish.It is a very simple and delicious dish, and is an Indian cuisine. It serves to be a delicious and elegant dish with a spectacular taste.
