- Slit open the snake gourd & remove the seeds.Cut it into small pieces. 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. 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,green chillies,chopped curry leaves & saute all well. 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. Toss the mixture well. Serve it with rotis,rice.