Potlakaya (Snake gourd) with Sambar Masala

Ingredients:

Diced Potla kaya (Snake gourd)-3cups
Diced onions-1cup
Freshly grated coconut-1/2cup
Turmeric-1/4tsp
Sambar powder-1 1/2Tbsp
Curry leaves-few
Chana dal-2tsp
Urad dal -1tsp
Mustard seeds-1tsp
Dry red pepper pieces-3-4
Oil-2Tbsp
Salt-1tsp or as per taste

Method:

Heat oil in a pan add chana dal, urad dal, red peppers and mustard seeds when they splatter add curry leaves and diced onions saute until onions are clear. Add diced potla kaya and turmeric fry little and reduce the heat and cover and cook until vegetble is soft. If needed add little water. Ones vegetable is done add coconut and sambar powder and cook for 2-3 minutes more. Serve hot with Rice or Roti.