Upperi(snake guard)

Ingredients:

Snake guard(padavalanga)            : 1 (small)
Grated coconut                              : 1 cup
Cumin seeds                                  : 1/2 tsp
Mustard seeds                               : 1 tsp
Green chillies                                : 2 nos
Salt to taste
Oil                                                 : 1 tbsp
Turmeric pdr                                 : a pinch
Red chillies                                   : 2 (break into 2)
Curry leaves


Method:

Wash and cut padavalanga into small pieces and  keep aside.
Heat oil in a kadai, add mustard seeds, when it pops up add red chillies and curry leaves. Add padavalanga pieces to this. Add 1/4 cup water, salt and turmeric pdr and close it with a lid. Let it cook till the water got absorbed.
Grind coconut scrapings, green chillies and cumin seeds together coarsely and add this to the cooked padavalanga and mix well.