ASH GOURD WITH PODI (KUGAN )

ASH GOURD WITH PODI

Ingredients:

1 tbs oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp urad dal
1 sprig curry leaves

2 cups of ash gourd cut into cubes
¼ tsp turmeric powder
Salt as needed
Water just to immerse the ash gourds

1 tbs thick tamarind paste
¼ cup grated coconut ground to paste

To Roast And Powder Coarsely:
5 dry red chillies
2 tbs urad dal
1 tbs coriander seeds
¼ tsp asafetida powder

Method:
Heat a wok with the oil. Add in the mustard seeds, urad dal and curry leaves.
Let them crackle well. Add in the cut ash gourd, turmeric powder and salt.
Saute the ash gourd pieces well in the oil.
Add in water, just to cover the ash gourd pieces. Cook till soft.

Now add in the tamarind paste and the ground coconut.
Stir well and let it come to a boil. Taste for salt and sourness.
Lastly add in the coarsely grounded powder. Mix well.
Remove and serve as a side dish.