Cut snake gourd length wise and scoop out the flesh inside and cut into thin slices. Heat oil in a kadai and crackle mustard seeds, add chana dal and urad dal fry for a minute.
Add curry leaves and fry for half a minute. Add snake gourd slices and cook for a minute. Now add salt and turmeric to it and mix properly.
Cover with a deep plate filled with water and let it cook on steam on low heat for 12-15 until snake gourd pieces are soft and done by stirring it occasionally.
Grind grated coconut and green chillies to a coarse paste. Add this coconut mixture to the cooked vegetable and mix with it properly and let it cook on open for two minutes.
Remove it from heat. Serve it with hot rice,rasam and papad.
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