Snake Gourd masala

1. Slit open the snake gourd & remove the seeds.Cut it into small pieces. 2.Along with this boil chana dal till its partially cooked.After its half-cooked add snake gourd & pinch of salt.Allow it to boil till the gourd is tender & cooked. 3. On the other side,take a non stick pan & put oil in it.When it is hot add red chillies,mustard seeds,cumin seeds & onions.Add turmeric,hing(optional),green chillies,chopped curry leaves & saute all well. 4.Once chana & gourd mixture is 3/4 cooked add it to the tempering in the pan . Toss it till remaining water evaporates.Once it becomes a dry mixture add the gunpowder of your choice . (Note:-Chana dal shouldnot get mashed during the boiling process & any excess of water in the mixture should be strained out before adding to the tempering) 5. Toss the mixture well.Add salt (if required) 6.Serve it with rotis/rice.