Stuffed Padwal (snake gourd)

Stuffed Padwal (snake gourd)

Ingredients (for stuffing)

•          Coriander – ½ bunch
•          Green chili – 3-4
•          Cashew – ¼ cup (chopped and fried)
•          Sultanas – ¼ cup
•          Cumin seeds – 1 tbsp
•          Salt to taste

Grind above in coarse paste

•          Paneer – 150 gms (grated). Keep some aside for garnish.

Method

1.        Mix grind paste in paneer.
2.       Cut snake gourd in 1 inch long pieces and core the inside. Fill the core with the stuffing.
3.     Pan fry the snake gourd on sides on medium heat to ensure that snake gourd is well cooked.
4.        Keep aside.

Ingredients (for gravy)

•          Coriander – 1 bunch
•          Coconut – 1 cup (or substitute with coconut milk)
•          Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
•          Turmeric powder – 1 tsp
•          Coriander powder – 1 tsp
•          Green chili – 3-4
•          Ginger – ½ inch
•          Garlic – 2-3 cloves
•          Salt to taste

Grind above in fine paste

•          Onion paste – 1 medium
•          Oil – 2 tbsp

Method

1.         Heat 2 tbsp oil in a sauce pan. Add above paste.
2.         Add onion paste and sauté.
3.         Cook well adding water to get desired consistency of gravy.
4.         Adjust salt to taste.
5.         On a plate place snake gourd upright and pour gravy.
6.         Garnish with grated paneer.
7.         Bon appetite.