Indications
- It is an aphrodisiac
- It increases Kapha and Pitta
- Balances Vata
- It works against worms
- It is a laxative
Botanical name: Trichosanthes cucumerina
Sanskrit name: Patolika
Tamil name: Podalanga
English name: Snake gourd
Preparation
Ingredients
- Snake gourd - 200 grams
- Mustard -1/2 spoon asafoetida
- Cumin seeds - 1 spoon
- Pepper powder - 1 spoon
- Curry leaves - few
- Grated coconut - 2 spoons
- Rock salt - to taste
- Coconut oil - 1 spoon
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Method
Cut the snake gourd into small pieces and steam it. Season with mustard, asafoetida, and cumin seeds, curry leaves and pepper powder. Rock salt and grated coconut are added, mixed well and sautéed for few minutes.
