Snake gourd caldeen

Ingredients	For 4
Snake gourd (tender)	115gms
Salt	to taste
Coconut	½
Coriander	5gms
Cumin	a pinch
Turmeric	a pinch
Ginger	2.5 cm. (1”) piece
Green chilli	1
Cinnamon	2.5 cm (1”) piece
Oil	150ml
Onion	15gms

Wash and cut snake gourd into 5 cm. by 2.5 cm. (2”× 1”) piece. Parboil with a little salt and water. Grind to a fine paste, coconut, coriander, cumin, turmeric, ginger, green chilli and cinnamon. Heat the oil. Add sliced onion. Saute. Add ground ingredients and fry for a few minutes more. Add snake gourd pieces, a cup of water and more salt if desired. Cook till gravy is thick and gourd is tender.