I can eat pudalangai podimas even as such, love it so much. I am not fond of the kootu or poriyal we make with it, but like this podimas so wanted to quickly jot down the recipe here. Have a nice weekend, will catch you all on Monday.
Podalangai Podimas Recipe – Ingredients
- Podalangai (Snake Gourd) – 1 cup chopped
- Channa Dhal – 2 tbsp
- Big Onion – 1 chopped finely
- Grated Coconut – 1.5 tbsp
- Cashews – 5 broken into small pieces
- Salt – to taste
- Oil – 2 tsp
To Temper:
- Bay leaf – a small piece
- Cinnamon – 1/4 inch piece
- Cloves – 3
- Garlic – 5 chopped finely
- Green Chillies – 2 chopped finely
Method:
1. Soak channa dal in water for an hour, keep aside. Clean snake gourd and chop it roughly. Then grind the veggie with channa dhal coarsely.I used my chopper to grind, dont make it to a paste, it should be in bits and pieces. If you use mixie, then use the blend option and run once for a second thats enough. It may let out water so squeeze it and keep aside.
2.Roast cashews in little oil until golden brown, set aside. In a non stick pan heat remaining oil and add the items under ‘to temper’ then add onions and saute till golden brown. Then add the veggie with channa dhal. Add required salt and give a quick stir.
3.Keep sauteing and take care not to burn it. No need to add water, saute until it turns to a slightly brown shade. At this stage add roasted cashews and coconut, mix well and saute till coconut turns slightly browned.Switch off.
My Notes:
- Adjust coconut as per your liking.You can add in more.
- Take care not to burn the veggie , it should be sauted well till it becomes golden brown.
- Adding cashews is optional but enhances the flavour.
Archana says
February 17, 2012 at 4:05 pmLooks delicious.
sangee vijay says
February 17, 2012 at 4:16 pmi too love podalangai so much but here i don't get this often…its been long time since i had this…looks so delicious…lovely recipe!
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Nalini's Kitchen says
February 17, 2012 at 4:21 pmUmm…looks so tempting and delicious.I too like to eat it as such.
Hema Nova says
February 17, 2012 at 4:29 pmi dont like podalankai very much, but urs looks delecious. will try this tomorrow and i will tell you the result.
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Ramya says
February 17, 2012 at 4:44 pmlooks very yum..loved the combo
Aarthi says
February 17, 2012 at 5:08 pmThis looks awesome and yummy
Cham says
February 17, 2012 at 5:19 pmNever made podimas with podalankai- quiet a new one but we don't get this veggie here to give a try. Love to try one day!
faseela says
February 17, 2012 at 6:04 pmyummy stir fry
Santosh Bangar says
February 17, 2012 at 6:07 pmnice idea of cooking this veggi .looking tasty
Kanan says
February 17, 2012 at 6:35 pmwow looking so delicious
Zareena says
February 17, 2012 at 6:58 pmLovely recipe… Never made this. Bookmarked…
Sukanya Ramkumar says
February 17, 2012 at 7:07 pmPadalangai podimas sounds new to me. Really want to give it a try… YUM!
Suma Gandlur says
February 17, 2012 at 7:20 pmI didn't know this version was called podimas though I have seen my MIL making this with other veggies. Your curry looks yummy.
Milena Andrade says
February 17, 2012 at 7:39 pmhum… loved this recipe!
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Shabitha Karthikeyan says
February 17, 2012 at 8:45 pmGood one !! Looks so delicious and yummy !!
Vardhini says
February 17, 2012 at 8:55 pmI love this veggie too and have one version in my drafts using pottukadalai. Nice clicks.
Hema says
February 17, 2012 at 9:05 pmThis is totally new to me, looks superb..
Mahi says
February 17, 2012 at 9:32 pmTotally new recipe to me..looks yummy!
RAKS KITCHEN says
February 18, 2012 at 6:53 amSounds very unique recipe, looking forward for more recipes like these, too good! 🙂
Ramya says
February 18, 2012 at 7:45 amThat is one yummy recipe! I know very few recipes using Podalamgai..This one is a keeper:-)
Radhika says
February 18, 2012 at 8:48 amWe make the same way too. Superb clicks Sharmi.
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priya ravi says
February 18, 2012 at 12:17 pmIt looks awesome. New recipe for me..will try and let u know
Anu says
February 18, 2012 at 1:41 pmNice one. I doono somehow we dont cook this veggie alone. Sure to try this one day.
Ramya Manja says
February 18, 2012 at 6:09 pmLovely recipe,drool-worthy capture…
Nagalakshmi V says
February 19, 2012 at 12:31 amthat's a great idea!
Rekha shoban says
February 19, 2012 at 1:57 amsimply delicious…healthy too!
Nagashree says
February 19, 2012 at 4:18 pmFirst time here, came from Rak's kitchen. Beautiful blog. Snake gourd fry is one of my favorite side dishes too. I haven't made it with onions though, will try next time.
radha says
February 20, 2012 at 10:10 amNever made snake gourd fry before. Will give it a try.
Vetrimagal says
February 24, 2012 at 7:00 amThis is a new dish! Thanks, I like podalangai and I am all for this recipe.
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Sathya... says
January 31, 2013 at 3:54 amHi Sharmi, I Just now tried this, Taste was Awesome…
Chithu says
March 1, 2013 at 8:53 pmSharmi i tried the podimas and it was a hit at my home
sraviyarr says
August 4, 2013 at 12:00 pmhai can u help me out where to get the cup cake mouldings
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rajalakshmi M says
September 18, 2015 at 10:09 amI tried this. Every one in my house like this. Thanks.