Poddale Upkari (Snake Gourd Stir Fry)

Poddale upkari also known as podalya upkari in konkani is a very tasty, simple and easy to make snake gourd stir fry that goes well as a healthy side dish with rice and dal curry.

The following ingredients are needed to prepare Poddale Upkari (Snake Gourd Stir Fry)

Ingredients:-

Snake gourd.       -1 big (fresh and tender)
Green chilly.       - 2
Grated Coconut. - 2tbsp
Mustard seeds.   -1tsp
Coconut oil.        -1tsp

Instructions:-

1). Scrap and remove the thin white outer skin of the snake gourd and wash well in water. Chop the snake gourd into very small pieces and keep aside.

2). Wash and slit green chillies into halves and keep aside.

Method:-

1). Heat coconut oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds and saute well.

2). Add slit green chillies into the pan and fry in oil for a second.

3). Add the finely chopped snake gourd pieces into the pan and saute well.

4). Cover and cook the snake gourd pieces till tender on low flame and saute well in between.Do not add any drops of water.

5). Add grated coconut and mix with the cooked snake gourd pieces. When the water evaporates and the stir fry become little dry switch off the flame.

6). Transfer the snake gourd stir fry to a serving plate.

A very tasty, simple and easy to make Poddale Upkari /Snake Gourd Stir Fry is ready to serve hot with rice and dal curry.