Potlakaya Kura

Snake gourd curry with onion and mild masala. Light summer vegetable common in AP kitchens.

Time 30 min · Serves 3 · 140 kcal · Andhra Pradesh, Multiple States

Ingredients

Garnish

• Coriander Leaves (optional) (garnish) — 2 tbsp (chopped)

Main

• Turmeric Powder — 0.5 tsp (ground)
• Tomato — 2 piece (chopped)
• onion — 100 g (chopped)
• Red Chilli Powder (Lal Mirch) — 1 tsp (ground)
• coriander powder — 1 tsp (ground)
• salt (optional) (whole)
• Garlic — 1 tsp (ground)
• Ginger — 1 tsp (ground)

Tempering

• Urad Dal — 1 tsp (whole)
• Mustard Seeds (Black) — 1 tsp (whole)
• Coconut Oil — 2 tbsp (whole)
• Curry Leaves — 8 piece (ground)

Method

1. Wash and prepare all ingredients for Andhra Potlakaya Kura. Chop vegetables, marinate protein if needed.
2. Heat oil in a kadhai or heavy-bottomed pan. Add tempering spices — let them splutter.
3. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
4. Add ginger-garlic paste, sauté for a minute until raw smell disappears.
5. Add tomatoes and cook until oil separates from the masala.
6. Add dry spice powders — turmeric, red chilli, coriander powder. Mix well.
7. Add the main ingredient. Mix well and coat with masala.
8. Add water as needed. Cover and cook on medium flame until done.
9. Adjust salt and spices. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot.

Common questions

Potlakaya Kura ko English mein kya kehte hain?

आंध्र पोटलकाय कुरा ko English mein Potlakaya Kura likhte hain.

Ek plate Potlakaya Kura mein kitni calories hoti hain?

140 kcal per plate.

Kitna time lagta hai?

30 min lagta hai — 10 min taiyari, 20 min pakana.

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