Padval (Snake Gourd) ki Sabzi

Ingredients

500 gm Padval (Snake Gourd)
1 medium size Onion
1/2 cup Moong Dal
1/2 tsp Dhaniya (Coriander) powder
1/2 tsp Jeera (Cumin) seeds
1/2 tsp Rai (Mustard) seeds
1/2 tsp Haldi (Turmeric) powder
1/2 tsp Red Chilly powder
1/2 tsp Tamarind Pulp
Few Curry Leaves
1/2 tsp Urad Dal
Salt to taste
1 Tbsp Oil

Method
1. Peel the Snake Gourd and wash it properly.
2. Now cut the the Snake Gourd into two halves and remove the seeds and pulp from it.
3. Stack the 2 halves together and cut into thin slices.
4. In a large vessel mix the sliced padval pieces with moong dal and some salt and keep aside for 5 to 10 min.
5. After some time the veggie starts leaving the water. Squeeze the water out of it and keep aside. Do not waste the water, it can be used later
6. Now in a pan heat some oil and add jeera and Rai.
7. Once they splatter add the curry leaves and urad dal and fry for half a min.
8. Now add the padval along with the moong dal and mix well
9. Add all the masalas and salt and mix well.
10. Let it cook on low flame for 5-6 min.
11. Now add the tamarind pulp and cook again for 3-4 min. You can sprinkle the water that was squeezed earlier.
12. Once the padval becomes soft your sabzi it ready.