Snake gourd thoran;

INGREDIENTS:

Snake gourd  - 1, diced.
Split green gram  - 3/4 cup.
Garlic  -  2 cloves.
Grated coconut  - 1 cup.
Turmeric powder  - 1/2 tsp.
Red pearl onion  - 4-5.
Green chilies  - 2.
Cumin seeds  -  1/2 tsp.
Coconut oil  - 3 tbsp.
Rice - 2 tbsp.
Curry leaves - 1 sprig.
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp.
Red chilies  -  3, seeded.

METHOD:

Slice the gourd in to small pieces.  Cook the split green gram separately.  Heat 2 tbsp oil, add mustard seeds, red chilies and curry leaves.  As the seeds crackle, add the sliced snake gourd, salt and saute.  Meanwhile grind together grated coconut, garlic, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, red onions, green chilies coarsely.  Add the coconut mixture to the snake gourd, with little water and cook till its soft, stirring occasionally.  Stir in the cooked green gram.  Finally fry the rice with 1 tbsp oil.  When it puffs up, add to the thoran, mix and serve hot.

"ENJOY COOKING AND EATING"