Potlakaya (Snake gourd) podi koora

ingredients: 

potlakayalu - 2 (snake gourd)

 onions- 1

 cumin seeds - 1/2 tspn

mustard seeds - 1/4 tspn

 turmeric powder  - a pinch

chilli powder/green chillies 

senaga podi * - 2 tbspn 

procedure: 

Take the snake gourd and finely chop them.

 cut onions into thin slices. 

add potlakaya and onions and mash well till the water comes out. 

In a wok add oil and add seasoning cumin ,mustard seeds and channa dal .

After splutters add the veggies and mix well. 

fry for 10 mins till its cooked. 

add senaga podi at the end and mix it well. fry for another 5 mins.

Note:

senaga podi  is powder made with dahlia dal.

to make senaga podi ( dahlia dal powder)

dahlia dal - 1/4 cup

salt - 1/2 tspn

chilli powder - 1 tspn

cumin seeds - 1/2 tspn

garlic ( if desired) - 3 pods

put all ingredients in a blender and make into a powder.Can be stored and used later.