Snake Gourd Pulp Curd Curry

Snake Gourd/ Padvala Kai/ is one of the healthy fiber vegetable. We do make use of the whole vegetable, preparing many different dishes. Like wise I used Padavala kai for a dal and the inner tender pulp is used for curd curry. It is so tasty and healthy too.
I have used snake gourd pulp, curd and some spices which are from my kitchen kit.

 Lets see some benefits of eating Padavala Kai/ Snake Gourd. 
Snake Gourd contain vitamins, nutrients and minerals which are essential for human health. They are rich in dietary fiber. They are less in calories and high levels of protein. They contain Vitamin A, B and C and minerals like manganese, magnesium, calcium, iron, potassium and iodine. Snake gourd is an excellent source of anti-inflammatory diet vegetable. It is a good remedy for diabetes. Snake gourd is rich in fiber and makes digestion easy and good for people who suffer from constipation. It contain natural anti biotech qualities.
This "Snake Gourd Pulp Curd Curry" has no onion or no garlic.
Remember not to use the ripe snake gourd seeds or the vegetable, as it may cause indigestion or sickness. 

Things Needed : 

To cook :

Snake Gourd Pulp : 1 Small cup
Coriander seeds : 1/2 Teasppon
Salt : to taste
Green chilly : 2
Turmeric powder : a pinch.
 To Grind : 
Cooked mixture

Coconut : 2 Tablespoons
 For Seasoning : (splutter)
Curry leaves : 5 to 6
Mustard seeds : 1 Teaspoon
Urid Dal : 1/2 Teaspoon
Ingh/Asafoetida : a pinch
Oil : 1 Teaspoon
Majjege Menasu/ Moru Molagai/ green chilly dried in sun
To add:
Curd : 1 small cup
Coriander leaves : 1 Tablespoon

Method :

1. Remove pulp from snake gourd. Put it in a bowl. Wash curry leaves and green chilly keep it aside.
2. Add half teaspoon of coriander seeds.

3. Add salt, washed green chilly and a pinch of turmeric powder and cook. ( You can pressure cook for 5 minutes). Leave it for cooling.

4. Grate coconut. Add half teaspoon of mustard seeds.

5. Grind coconut, mustard seeds and cooked snake gourd mixture. Use very little water. Grind it nicely.
6. Remove from the mixi jar and put it in a bowl. Add curd and mix it well.

7. Add mustard sputter with curry leaves.

8. Keep a pan and put 1/2 Teaspoon of oil. Add dried green chilly and fry nicely till it gets slightly black.
9. Add this fried chilly to the curd curry. Mix it nicely and add coriander leaves.

10. Serve this Snake Gourd Curd Curry with hot rice or chapatis.

Note :

You can use coconut oil to fry the majjige menasu. Majjige menasu is, green chilly soaked in butter milk and dried in the sun.You can use more curd. Do not use more water to grind the ingredients. (the curry turns watery and may not taste good). Using majjige menasu is optional.  the curd curry should be soft and mild. Not much of chilly.
You must use only tender pulp. Or you may get sick.

Time : 15 Minutes
Serves : 2 to 3.

Simple Jack Fruit Sweet Salad

Jack Fruit Sweet Salad is a snack dish, and we can have them any time of the day.  You can serve this just before the food. Jack fruit is one the favourite fruit of many. It is a seasonal fruit and the season is almost over.
Always it is said that Jack fruit must be eaten before food or when you are hungry and Mangoes at the end of the food or after food. Jack fruits are loads of carbohydrates and it is one of the energy giving fruit.

Lets see some benefits of eating jack fruit in our diet. 
Jackfruit is very hign fiber content, zero fat and high energy containing fruit. It contains high amount of nutrient like vitamin, minerals, carbohydrates and protein. It is a good source of calorie and no cholesterol or saturated fats. Jackfruit is rich in vitamins and minerals.  It is rich in antioxidants and good for ageing and degenerative disease. It is also good for good eye sight and improve bone and skin health.
It is one of the simple dish, anybody can prepare and njoy eating or serving to guest. Very little ingredients are used to prepare this dish.

Things Needed :

Jack Fruits : 6 to 8
Almonds : 1 Tablespoon
Honey : 1 Teaspoon
Coconut : 2 Tablespoons (optional).

Method :

1. Cut jack fruits into small and keep it aside.

2. Roast almonds for 10 to 15 seconds and dry grind once it is cooled.

3. Grate coconut and keep it aside.
4. Now take a big bowl and put dry ground almonds, cut jack fruits and a teaspoon of honey. Mix it nicely.

5.Put jack fruit mixture in a serving dish. Add coconut on the top and serve Jack fruit Sweet Salad.

Note : You can add more mixed dry fruits. Using ghee and coconut is optional. Coconut adds to the taste. You can also
add grated carrots to jack fruits. Adding honey (add very little) adds to the aroma to the dish.
Time : 5 minutes.
Serves : 2 to 3.