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Snake Gourd Curry – Sri Lankan Style

Recipe by Shahee Lanka

  • Ready in20 min
  • Prep10 min
  • Cook10 min
  • CuisineSri Lankan
  • Serves2-3 People
  • DifficultyEasy
  • Spicy level3/5
  • Calories~180 kcal
Snake Gourd Curry – Sri Lankan Style

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 250gTender Snake Gourd
  • 1/2B Onions
  • 2Green chili
  • 1 tbspGarlic cloves, sliced
  • 1 sprigCurry leaves
  • a few piecesPandan (Rampe) leaves
  • 1/2 tspFenugreek seeds
  • 1/2 tspCurry powder
  • 1/4 tspTurmeric powder
  • to tasteSalt
  • 1Cinnamon stick
  • 1/2 cupThin Coconut milk
  • 1/4 cupThick Coconut milk
  • a sprinkleCrushed mustard seeds

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1.Prepare the Snake Gourd

    Take a 250g tender snake gourd and peel off the outer skin using a knife. Cut it in half lengthwise, then remove the seeds and the spongy interior. Cut the snake gourd into thin, semi-circular slices. Wash and rinse the sliced snake gourd and place it in a cooking pot.

  2. 2.Combine Ingredients

    To the pot with the sliced snake gourd, add 1/2 sliced B onion, 2 sliced green chilies, 1 tbsp of sliced garlic, a sprig of curry leaves and pandan leaves, 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds, 1/2 tsp curry powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, salt to taste, and 1 cinnamon stick. Mix all the ingredients together well.

  3. 3.First Cook

    Pour in 1/2 cup of thin coconut milk. Place the pot on the stove, cover with a lid, and cook over a medium flame for 3-5 minutes until the snake gourd is partially cooked.

  4. 4.Add Thick Coconut Milk

    After 3-5 minutes, remove the lid and give it a stir. Pour in 1/4 cup of thick coconut milk and continue to cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gravy thickens slightly.

  5. 5.Garnish and Serve

    Turn off the heat and sprinkle some crushed mustard seeds over the curry. The snake gourd curry is now ready to be served.

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Snake Gourd Curry – Sri Lankan Style

Ready in

20 mins

Cuisine

Sri Lankan

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

10 min

Serving

2-3 People

Difficulty

Easy

Calories / Serving

~180 kcal

Spicy Level

Mild
Recipe by Shahee Lanka on YouTube
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Main Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. 1

    Prepare the Snake Gourd

    Take a 250g tender snake gourd and peel off the outer skin using a knife. Cut it in half lengthwise, then remove the seeds and the spongy interior. Cut the snake gourd into thin, semi-circular slices. Wash and rinse the sliced snake gourd and place it in a cooking pot.

  2. 2

    Combine Ingredients

    To the pot with the sliced snake gourd, add 1/2 sliced B onion, 2 sliced green chilies, 1 tbsp of sliced garlic, a sprig of curry leaves and pandan leaves, 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds, 1/2 tsp curry powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, salt to taste, and 1 cinnamon stick. Mix all the ingredients together well.

  3. 3

    First Cook

    Pour in 1/2 cup of thin coconut milk. Place the pot on the stove, cover with a lid, and cook over a medium flame for until the snake gourd is partially cooked.

  4. 4

    Add Thick Coconut Milk

    After , remove the lid and give it a stir. Pour in 1/4 cup of thick coconut milk and continue to cook for another , stirring occasionally, until the gravy thickens slightly.

  5. 5

    Garnish and Serve

    Turn off the heat and sprinkle some crushed mustard seeds over the curry. The snake gourd curry is now ready to be served.

Before You Cook

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Ingredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.
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  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
  • No Curry leaves?

    • 1 bay leaf + a pinch of lemon zest — Aroma only — flavor is unique.
  • No Coconut milk?

    • Equal parts heavy cream + 1/2 tsp coconut extract
    • Whole milk + 1 tsp coconut oil (per cup)
Ingredient Substitutions
  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
  • No Curry leaves?

    • 1 bay leaf + a pinch of lemon zest — Aroma only — flavor is unique.
  • No Coconut milk?

    • Equal parts heavy cream + 1/2 tsp coconut extract
    • Whole milk + 1 tsp coconut oil (per cup)

Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

  • 1
    Add a pinch of redCustomise

    Add a pinch of red chili powder for extra heat.

  • 2
    Include other vegetables like carrots or potatoes

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • 1
    Flavour tipUsing a Clay Pot Enhances

    Using a clay pot enhances the traditional flavor of the curry.

  • 2
    Flavour tipEnsure the Snake Gourd Is

    Ensure the snake gourd is tender for a better texture and taste.

  • 3
    TipDo Not Overcook the Snake

    Do not overcook the snake gourd to maintain its slight crunch.

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