Podvolem Sukhe ~ Snake Gourd Sauté
A simple yet delicious vegetable that is low in calories but high in nutrients. It tastes great as an accompaniment to rice or chapathis is perfect for your weekday meal!
Servings 3 servings
Calories 56kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 kg snake gourd / podvole padval
- 1 medium-big onion finely chopped
- 1 medium tomato finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon plain red chilli powder
- chopped coriander to garnish
- oil for frying
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash the snake gourd well, cut vertically into half and remove and discard the seeds and spongy pulp from the centre. Cut into thin slices and keep aside.
- In a heavy based pan or kadhai heat some oil and when it is hot enough toss in the cumin seeds. Let them splutter for a few seconds (take care not to burn them) then add the chopped onions.
- Fry the onions well till they turn golden in colour. Then add the tomatoes and the salt and fry until they turn mushy.
- Add in the powders - turmeric, cumin, red chilli and fry on a low heat, taking care to see that they don't burn.
- Finally add the sliced snake gourd and sprinkle about 1/2 cup of water, cover and cook till the pieces are tender and almost all the water has evaporated.
- Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot as an accompaniment to rice or chapathis
Nutrition
Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 234mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 546IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 3mg