Vegan Snake Gourd Fry
Discover the vibrant flavors of this Vegan Snake Gourd Fry, a delightful South Indian stir-fry that’s as healthy as it is flavorful. This easy-to-make dish features tender, thinly sliced snake gourd cooked to perfection with a medley of aromatic spices like mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves. Coconut oil enhances the authentic taste, while freshly grated coconut adds a subtle sweetness. Finished with a zesty squeeze of lemon juice and a garnish of cilantro, this vegan and gluten-free recipe pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or flatbreads. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a wholesome and satisfying addition to your meal rotation. Perfect for veggie lovers and anyone craving a unique, nutritious twist to their weeknight dinners!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Snake gourd
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon Urad dal
- 1 teaspoon Chana dal
- 2 Green chilies, slit
- 10 leaves Curry leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- to taste Salt
- 3 tablespoons Grated coconut
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro leaves, chopped
Instructions
Wash and peel the snake gourd. Cut it lengthwise, remove the seeds and slice it into thin half-moons.
Heat coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then add cumin seeds, urad dal, and chana dal. Stir until they turn golden brown.
Add slit green chilies and curry leaves. Sauté for a few seconds until the aroma is released.
Add the sliced snake gourd to the pan and stir well.
Sprinkle turmeric powder and salt over the snake gourd. Mix thoroughly.
Cover the pan with a lid and let cook on low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once the snake gourd is soft and cooked through, add the grated coconut and stir well.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the coconut is well incorporated.
Turn off the heat and add lemon juice. Mix gently.
Garnish with chopped cilantro leaves before serving.
Serve hot with rice or any Indian bread of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
493 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.7 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.8 g | 139% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2452 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.7 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.1 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.6 g | ||
| Protein | 8.5 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 220 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1359 mg | 29% | |
*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.
