Low Fat Snake Gourd Fry
Delight in the wholesome goodness of this Low Fat Snake Gourd Fry, a light and flavorful Indian side dish perfect for guilt-free indulgence. Featuring tender snake gourd stir-fried with aromatic onions, green chilies, and curry leaves, this recipe is enhanced with a medley of spices like cumin, mustard seeds, and a hint of turmeric and red chili powder for subtle heat. Prepared with minimal oil using just a cooking spray, this healthy and low-calorie dish is ready in under 35 minutes, making it ideal for weeknight dinners. Serve it warm with steamed rice or fresh flatbreads for a nutritious, plant-based meal that’s both quick and satisfying. Perfect for those seeking healthy Indian recipes, this snake gourd stir-fry combines simplicity, flavor, and wellness in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Snake gourd
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 pieces Green chili
- 10 leaves Curry leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 spray Cooking spray
- 0.25 teaspoon Red chili powder
Instructions
Wash the snake gourd thoroughly and peel off the outer skin using a vegetable peeler.
Cut the snake gourd into halves lengthwise, remove the seeds, and chop into thin slices.
Finely chop the onion and slit the green chilies lengthwise.
In a large non-stick pan, spray a light coat of cooking spray and heat it over medium flame.
Add mustard seeds and allow them to splutter, followed by cumin seeds.
Add curry leaves and green chilies, stir for a few seconds until aromatic.
Add the chopped onion to the pan and sauté until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the chopped snake gourd slices and stir well to combine with the spices.
Sprinkle turmeric powder, salt, and red chili powder over the snake gourd, stirring to evenly coat the vegetable.
Cover the pan with a lid and cook on low heat for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until the snake gourd is tender and the flavors meld together.
Remove the lid and cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing excess moisture to evaporate.
Turn off the heat and transfer the snake gourd fry to a serving dish.
Serve warm as a side dish with rice or flatbreads for a light, nutritious meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
192 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.2 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1259 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.0 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.9 g | ||
| Protein | 6.7 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 214 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1233 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
