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    Home » Curry Recipes

    Last Updated: July 17, 2020 | First Published on: September 20, 2010 by Hari Chandana Ponnaluri

    Potlakaya Ulli Karam ~ Snake Gourd with Spiced Onion

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    Potlakaya Vulli Karam Koora ~ Snake Gourd With Spiced OnionIngredients :

    Snake Gourd : 1
    Onion : 2 big sized
    Mustard Seeds : 1 tsp
    Chana Dal : 1 tsp
    Urad Dal : 1 tsp
    Turmeric : ¼ tsp
    Dry Red Chillies : 5 to 7
    Curry Leaves : 2 stems
    Salt to taste
    Oil : 2 tbsp

    Method :

    Wash and chop the snake gourd into small pieces and set aside. Peel and chop the onions into small pieces and keep them aside. Heat two teaspoons of oil in a pan. Add and fry the onions till they get light golden color. Now add the red chillies and let them fry few seconds. Switch off the flame and allow it to cool. Grind the fried onions and chillies into a paste and set aside. Heat oil in a frying pan and add the mustard seeds, chana dal, urad dal and let them splutter. When the seeds stop popping, add the curry leaves and fry for few seconds. Then add the chopped snake gourd, salt and turmeric to it. Mix well, cover with a lid. Let it cook completely. When it's done, add the onion paste and fry for few minutes. Switch off the flame and serve with rice or roti.

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    1. Satya says

      September 20, 2010 at 3:42 pm

      i love all ulli kharam dishes ...never tried this combo ..thanks for sharing

      Satya
      http://www.superyummyrecipes.com

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    2. ♥Aps♥ says

      September 20, 2010 at 5:08 pm

      I always used to think of varities vth snake gourd thnk u for this recipe 🙂

      Reply
    3. Hamaree Rasoi says

      September 20, 2010 at 5:24 pm

      Very tasty looking unique recipe. Snake gourd preparation looks tempting.

      Deepa
      Hamaree Rasoi

      Reply
    4. Sayantani says

      September 20, 2010 at 3:39 pm

      ahha this dish looks so tempting. would love to have it with rice.

      Reply
    5. Niru says

      September 20, 2010 at 4:37 pm

      hey,,i believe its typo at the end...it shud be allowed to cook completely not cool..rt...jus wondering y shud it cool to add onion paste then realised it mite be a typo error...as usual curry looks delicious...

      Reply
    6. Santosh Bangar says

      September 20, 2010 at 5:35 pm

      tasty recipe looking new to me i will try

      Reply
    7. Swathi says

      September 20, 2010 at 5:56 pm

      Nice recipe with snake gourd.

      Reply
    8. Pushpa says

      September 20, 2010 at 6:02 pm

      I like the flavor of snake gourd..often use in my cooking..

      Pushpa @ simplehomefood.com

      Reply
    9. kitchen queen says

      September 20, 2010 at 6:10 pm

      delicious and simple and tasty curry.

      Reply
    10. Rachana says

      September 20, 2010 at 7:09 pm

      This dish looks so delicious, would love to have with rice.

      Reply
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