## Snake Gourd Salan Recipe (Snake Gourd Cooked In Tangy Spicy Peanut Sesame Curry) (Andhra Style)
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Snake Gourd Salan Recipe (Snake Gourd Cooked In Tangy Spicy Peanut Sesame Curry)** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Andhra Dinner**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 20 minutes
**Cook time:** 30 minutes
**Total time:** 50 minutes
**Cuisine:** Andhra
**Course:** Dinner
**Diet:** Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Snake Gourd Salan Recipe (Snake Gourd Cooked In Tangy Spicy Peanut Sesame Curry):
* 2 cups Snake gourd (pudulangai) – cut into 1 inch strips
* 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
* 1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds
* 1/4 teaspoon Methi Seeds (Fenugreek Seeds)
* 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
* 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania) – freshly roasted and ground
* 1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
* 2 Tomatoes – pureed
* 1 cup Tamarind Water
* 1 sprig Curry leaves
* Sunflower Oil – to cooking
* 2 tablespoons Coriander (Dhania) Leaves – to garnish
* Salt – to taste
* 2 tablespoons Roasted Peanuts (Moongphali)
* 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds (Til seeds) – roasted
* 3 tablespoons Fresh coconut – grated
* 3 cloves Garlic
* 1 inch Ginger
* 1 Onions – roughly chopped
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Snake Gourd Salan Recipe (Snake Gourd Cooked In Tangy Spicy Peanut Sesame Curry):
1. first grind the peanuts, coconut and till seeds along with a little water and grind to a smooth paste and keep aside.
2. Also make onion, ginger garlic paste and keep aside.
3. Steam the snake gourd in the pressure cooker for just one whistle and turn off the heat.
4. After the whistle, release the pressure immediately, so it does not get over cooked.
5. Heat a teaspoon of oil over medium heat in a pan; add the cumin seeds, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds and curry leaves.
6. When the seeds crackle, add the onion garlic and ginger paste and saute for about 2 minutes.
7. Add the tomato puree and saute for 2 more minutes until the tomatoes begin to boil and bubble.
8. Add the turmeric powder, coriander powder, chilli powder and powdered peanut-sesame mixture.
9. Cook over a medium flame stirring continuously, for about 5 minutes.
10. Add the tamarind water, the cooked snake gourd and salt and simmer until the gravy thickens for about 10 minutes.
11. Once done, turn off the heat and garnish with coriander leaves.
12. Serve the Snake Gourd Salan along with Peppery Mushroom Biryani Recipe and Tomato Onion Raita for a delicious weeknight dinner.
### Tips for the Best Snake Gourd Salan Recipe (Snake Gourd Cooked In Tangy Spicy Peanut Sesame Curry):
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Adjust the level of spices like chili powder to suit your personal taste.
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