Spicy Stuffed Snake Gourd Masala Gravy Curry
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Snake gourd - 1/2kg
For the Stuffing :
Boiled Corn - 4 tbsp
Grated coconut - 4 tsp
Mint leaves - leaves from 8 big sprigs.(chopped finely)
Coriander leaves - 3 sprigs(chopped finely)
Sambar powder - 1/2 tsp
Fennel Powder - 1/2 tsp
Salt as needed
oil - for shallow frying.
For the Gravy:
Tomatoes - 2 big
Besan/Chickpea flour - 1 heaped tbsp
Cloves - 1
Bay leaf - 1 small one
Whole black pepper corns - 5 - 6
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Red Chilli Powder - 3/4 tsp( you can add more)
Cashew nuts - 5 -6
Kasoori methi - 1 tsp
Garam Masala powder - 1/2 tsp
Coriander leaves - 4-5 sprigs(chopped finely)
Boiled Milk - 1/2 cup
oil - 1 tbsp
salt as needed
Directions
For the Gravy:
Grind the tomatoes to a fine paste.
Boil the cashew nuts in 1/4 cup of water until it becomes soft.
Cool and grind to a fine paste.
Now Clean the snake gourd,scrape the skin slightly with a knife.
Cut the snake gourd into 2 - 3 inch pieces and slit them on one side.Scoop out the pulp& the seeds from inside the snake gourd.Boil the snake gourd in a pot of hot water with salt,till they are cooked.Drain the water and remove the snake gourd.
Pulse the corn along with the coconut,sambar powder and fennel powder in a blender for just 2-3 sec,until it's just crushed and everything is combined.Transfer the contents of the blender to a bowl.
Add the mint leaves,coriander leaves and salt to the mixture and mix well.Stuff the mixture inside the slit snake gourd.Secure them with toothpicks to hold the mixture in place.
To a broad pan add oil around 3 -4 tbsp and when it heats up add the stuffed snake gourds.Let them cook on medium flame on one side until they are golden brown.Remove the toothpicks and gently turn them to cook on the other side too,around 8 minutes on each side.
Heat oil in a pan,when it heats up splutter the cloves, bay leaf,cumin seeds and whole pepper corns.
Now add the besan and saute on a low flame until it slightly changes color and releases a nice aroma,around 4-5 minutes.
Add the tomato paste,red chilli powder,turmeric powder and mix well.Let it cook for another 5 minutes or until it starts oozing out oil.Add 3/4 cup of water,cashew nut paste and salt.Mix well and let it boil for another 4-5 minutes on a low to medium flame.Check for salt.Add more water if you feel that the gravy is very thick.
Add any left over stuffing and the snake gourd and let it simmer for 4-5 minutes.
Add the milk,coriander leaves and kasoori methi and mix well.Let if cook for another 3 -4 minutes.
Serve the Delicious curry with Roti Or Any other Rice
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