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Snake Gourd Thoran

  • 35 min
  • mild
  • Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min

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Also known as padavalam thoran · Veg · Dry sides

Dry sidesVeganGluten-freeDairy-free

Snake gourd thoran is a Kerala dry side of snake gourd with shallots, garlic, green chilli and grated coconut. Mild, serves 4, about 35 minutes, with rice.

Low calorie

Good for: Onam

Ingredients

14 items

4 people
  • Coconut Oil2 tsp
  • Mustard Seeds1 tsp
  • Urad Dal (split)1 tsp
  • Dry Red Chilli1 grams
  • Curry leaves2 grams
  • Small Onion (Shallots), Finely Chopped6
  • Garlic, Minced9 grams
  • Green Chilli, Slit5 grams
  • Snake Gourd/ Podalanga2
  • Turmeric Powder1 grams
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Water, For Cooking60 ml
  • Coconut (Grated), Grated45 grams
  • Cumin1 grams

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 4 people
Energy88kcal352kcal
Protein1.5g6g
Carbohydrate6.4g26g
Fat6.7g27g
Fibre2.1g8.4g
Sugar2.1g8.4g

Method

  1. 1

    Get ready by washing the snake gourd, green chilli and curry leaves. Peel the snake gourd lightly, cut it lengthwise, remove the soft centre and seeds, and slice it thinly. Peel and finely chop the shallots, peel and mince the garlic, slit the green chilli, break the dry red chilli, and grate the coconut.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a kadai on medium flame for 1 minute until hot. Add mustard seeds, urad dal, dry red chilli and curry leaves. Fry for 1 to 2 minutes until the mustard seeds splutter and the dal turns light golden.

    Coconut OilMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)Dry Red ChilliCurry leaves

  3. 3

    Add the shallots, garlic and green chilli. Fry on medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes until the shallots turn soft and lightly golden and the raw smell of garlic goes.

    Small Onion (Shallots)GarlicGreen Chilli

  4. 4

    Add the sliced snake gourd, turmeric powder, salt and water. Mix well, cover and cook on low flame for 8 to 10 minutes until the snake gourd is tender but still holds its shape.

    Snake Gourd/ PodalangaTurmeric PowderSaltWater

  5. 5

    Add the grated coconut and crushed cumin and mix gently. Cook uncovered on low flame for 2 to 3 minutes until the extra moisture dries and the coconut is heated through.

    Coconut (Grated)Cumin

  6. 6

    Switch off the flame and serve the thoran warm with rice. The kadai should be mostly dry, with no pool of water at the bottom.

Before you start

How long does Snake Gourd Thoran take?
35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Snake Gourd Thoran serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Snake Gourd Thoran vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Snake Gourd Thoran spicy?
It is mild: 1 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 Snake Gourd Thoran?
2 Snake Gourd/ Podalanga, 1 grams Dry Red Chilli, 2 grams Curry leaves, 9 grams Garlic, 5 grams Green Chilli, 1 grams Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Snake Gourd Thoran?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Snake Gourd Thoran?
About 88 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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