How long does Podalanga Podimas Sandwich take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Podalanga Podimas Sandwich serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Podalanga Podimas Sandwich vegetarian?

It is eggetarian: no meat or fish, but it does contain egg.

Is Podalanga Podimas Sandwich spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Podalanga Podimas Sandwich?

1 Snake Gourd/ Podalanga, 1 Eggs, 4 Bread, 1 Onion, 1 Tomato, 1 tbsp Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Podalanga Podimas Sandwich?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Podalanga Podimas Sandwich?

About 288 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Podalanga Podimas Sandwich

Name: Podalanga Podimas Sandwich
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Fennel Seeds; 1 tsp Urad Dal (whole); 1 Onion, Chopped; 1 Tomato, Chopped; 1 Snake Gourd/ Podalanga; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Salt; ½ cup Water; 1 Eggs; 4 Bread

30 min
medium
Serves 2

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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5 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Snake Gourd Sandwich · Veg + Egg · Dry sides, Burgers, Sandwiches, Wraps & Pizza

Dry sides Burgers, Sandwiches, Wraps & Pizza

Podalanga podimas sandwich layers snake gourd and egg podimas, cooked with fennel and onion, in toasted bread. Medium-spicy, serves 2, 30 minutes, video.

Low calorie

Good for: Lunchbox, Rainy Day

Ingredients

12 items

2 people

Oil1 tbsp
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Urad Dal (whole)1 tsp
Onion, Chopped1
Tomato, Chopped1
Snake Gourd/ Podalanga1
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Salt1 tsp
Water½ cup
Eggs1
Bread4

Contains: milk, egg, wheat, soya.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	288kcal	576kcal
Protein	9.7g	19g
Carbohydrate	35g	69g
Fat	12g	25g
Fibre	4g	8g
Sugar	6.1g	12g

Cookd masalas for snake gourd/ podalanga

Method

1
In a pan add oil, fennel Seeds, urad dal and saute for 1 minute. Add onion and saute for 3 minutes, on a medium heat. Add tomato and saute for 2 minutes.
OilFennel SeedsUrad Dal (whole)OnionTomatoSnake Gourd/ Podalanga
2
Add red chilli powder, turmeric, salt and mix it well and cook it for 3 minutes.
Red Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderSalt
3
Now add Snake guard, saute and add water. Cover and cook it for 10 minutes on a medium high flame.
Water
4
Add egg and cook it for 3 minutes, on a medium heat.
Eggs
5
Toast the bread until golden brown, on both sides. Place the egg and snake gourd mixture on one of the toasted slices and then cover with the second toasted slice of bread.
Bread

Before you start

How long does Podalanga Podimas Sandwich take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Podalanga Podimas Sandwich serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Podalanga Podimas Sandwich vegetarian?: It is eggetarian: no meat or fish, but it does contain egg.
Is Podalanga Podimas Sandwich spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Podalanga Podimas Sandwich?: 1 Snake Gourd/ Podalanga, 1 Eggs, 4 Bread, 1 Onion, 1 Tomato, 1 tbsp Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Podalanga Podimas Sandwich?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Podalanga Podimas Sandwich?: About 288 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.