Ingredients

• 1 kg - beef or mutton mince
• 1 - snake gourd scrape, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 3 - onions, chopped
• 3 - tomatoes, pureed
• 1/2 cup - coconut paste
• A small bunch - coriander leaves chopped
• 2 tsp - ginger - garlic paste
• 3 tsp - chilli powder
• 1 tsp - spice powder
• 2 tsp - coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp - turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 - green chillies, chopped
• 3 tbsp - oil

How to Make Stuffed Snake Gourd Curry

• Wash the snake gourd and keep aside.
• Marinate the mince with a tsp of chilli powder, turmeric powder, a little salt and some chopped coriander leaves.
• In a pan heat the oil and fry the chopped onions till golden brown.
• Add the ginger garlic paste and saute for some time.
• Add the chilli powder, coriander powder, spice powder, green chillies, coconut and salt and fry for a few minutes
• Add the tomato puree and fry till the oil separates from the masala.
• Now add 2 cups of water and bring to boil.
• Meanwhile stuff the snake gourd rings with the marinated mince.
• Pack each ring tightly so that the mince does not fall out.
• Slowly drop the stuffed snake gourd pieces into the boiling curry and cook on low heat till the gravy is sufficiently thick and the mince is cooked.
• Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
• Serve hot.
• Recipe Courtesy: Anglo-Indian Recipes