Snake gourd curry

Toor dal/pigeon pea-1/2 cup
Snake gourd-1/4 cup(cut to small pieces)
Turmeric-1/4 tsp
Chilly powder- 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Grated Coconut-1/4 cup
Mustard-1 tsp
Dry red chilly-1 no
Cumin-1/2 tsp
Oil-2 tsp
curry leaves few.

Method Of Preparation:
1. Cook the dal with little water till it gets half way done,then add snake gourd,chilly,turmeric,salt and cook till the veg becomes soft not mushy.
2. Meanwhile grind the coconut to smooth paste. Add that  mixture to the curry and boil for 3 to 4 mins. Add the curry leaves and turn off the heat.
3. Heat oil in a wok, add mustard, red chilly,cumin. Let it splutter, add this to the curry and serve with rice.

Tips:
1. Grated coconut can be replaced with coconut milk.In that case dont boil. Let the curry simmer for few minutes and then add the seasoning.