Potlakaya Kobbari Vepudu (Snakegourd Coconut Stir fry)

Clean, cut a long Snake Gourd into length wise and scoop out the flesh inside and cut into thin slices.

Heat a tbsp of Oil in a pan and crackle ½ tsp of Mustard Seeds. Add and sauté few Curry Leaves, a tsp of Chana Dal and a tsp of Urad Dal for a minute. Add the snake gourd slices, coarsely ground 3-4 Green Chillies and cook for a minute. Now add Salt to taste and a pinch of Turmeric Powder to it and mix. Cover cook on low heat for 12-15 minues until snake gourd pieces are soft and done by stirring occasionally. Add ¼ cup of grated Coconut to the cooked vegetables; mix and let it cook on open for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and serve with hot rice.