Ingredients

• ash gourd, peeled and cubed - ¾ kg.
• coconut - ½, grated.
• red chillies 8.
• coriander seeds - 2 tsp.
• raw rice - 2 tsp.
• cumin - 1 tsp.
• Bengal gram (chana) dal - 1 tsp.
• black gram (urad) dal - 1 tsp.
• fenugreek - ¼ tsp.
• white sesame seeds - 1 tsp.
• tamarind size of lime.
• jaggery powder - 1 tbsp.
• oil - 2 tbsp.
• mustard - 1 tsp.
• curry leaves few.
• salt to taste.

How to Make Ash Gourd Puli Koddel

• Peel and cut ash gourd into big pieces.
• Boil with salt and green chillies.
• Soak tamarind in water and extract juice.
• Roast coconut with little oil till almost black.
• Roast rest of the ingredients till dark brown.
• Grind all together to a coarse paste.
• Add to tamarind juice to gourd.
• Simmer for 3-4 mins.
• Add masala paste and jaggery.
• Simmer for few more minutes.
• Prepare seasoning with oil, mustard and curry leaves and add.
• Serve with steamed rice.