Yogurt Chutney with Snake gourd

As we all knew, yogurt possesses so many health benefits. It is a great source of calcium, riboflavin, Vitamin B12 and proteins. When compared to milk, yogurt was proved to contain more calcium due to the added live cultures in the yogurt. And the best thing is it helps in good digestion. Snake gourd is said to have a cooling effect on the body.

Here is chutney with the good old yogurt which is not chutney actually but called as chutney. We may add any vegetables of our choice to make this delicious chutney.

Ingredients:

• 1-cup Snake Gourd, cut into small pieces
• 1 tomato
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 2 cups yogurt, beaten lightly
• Salt as required

For Seasoning:

• ¼ tsp Mustard seeds
• ¼ tsp Cumin Seeds
• ½ tsp Bengal gram (Senagapappu, Chana dal)
• ½ tsp Black gram (Minappappu, Urad dal)
• 2 or 3 small broken red chilies
• Some Curry Leaves
  

Preparation:

In a deep bowl boil the snake gourd pieces along with tomato, turmeric and red chili powder. Chili powder can be replaced with some green chilies.

When the snake gourd pieces appear to be cooked add the yogurt, salt and stir well. Keep the flame in low setting. Don’t over boil the yogurt as it tends to break apart.

Switch off the flame and keep the bowl aside. In a small pan, heat the oil and add the mustard seeds. When they splutter, add the cumin seeds along with the Bengal and Black grams and fry well until the dals turn golden brown. Finally add the broken red chilies and curry leaves and fry well. Add this seasoning to the yogurt chutney and mix well.

Serve with rice/chapathi.