Potlakaya Perugu Pachadi(Snake Gourd Yogurt Chutney)

Ingredients:                                                      

Snake Gourd

• Potlakaya(snake gourd) --1                                             
• Yogurt -- 2 cups
• Ginger Garlic paste --1 tsp
• Green Chillies -- 3 or to taste
• Salt -- to taste
• Turmeric Powder -- 1/4 tsp
• Oil -- 2 tbsp
• Mustard Seeds -- 1/2 tsp
• Cumin Seeds -- 1/2 tsp
• Urad Dal -- 1/2 tsp
• Asafoetida(Hing) -- a pinch
• Curry Leaves 
• Coriander

 Preparation:

• Wash and Chop the snake gourd into small round pieces and keep aside.
• Heat oil in a pan, splutter mustard seeds, cumin seeds. Add Greeen Chili ,urad dal and Ginger Garlic paste and fry till all are fried. Add hing and curry leaves.
• Add the chopped snake gourd, turmeric powder and salt. Mix well and cook till the snake gourd is tender but don't overcook. Let it cool.
• Meanwhile, add water to yogurt and beat it well. Add water little by little till you get the desired consistency.
• Now add the fried snake gourd to the curd and give it a good mix. Adjust salt if required.
• Take it into Serving bowl and garnish with Coriander.

           Now our Recipe is Ready ............:) Serve with rice.