Snake Gourd Recipe

Indications

• It is an aphrodisiac
• It increases Kapha and Pitta
• Balances Vata
• It works against worms
• It is a laxative

Botanical name: Trichosanthes cucumerina
Sanskrit name: Patolika
Tamil name: Podalanga
English name: Snake gourd

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Preparation

Ingredients

Snake gourd - 200 grams
Mustard -1/2 spoon asafoetida
Cumin seeds - 1 spoon
Pepper powder - 1 spoon
Curry leaves - few
Grated coconut - 2 spoons
Rock salt - to taste
Coconut oil - 1 spoon

Method

Cut the snake gourd into small pieces and steam it. Season with mustard, asafoetida, and cumin seeds, curry leaves and pepper powder. Rock salt and grated coconut are added, mixed well and sautéed for few minutes.