Ivy Gourd fry

(from Nandini’s recipe box)

Source: http://www.spiceindiaonline.com/tindora_fry/

Categories: VegFry, thondekayi

Ingredients

  • lb Tindora (1/2 kg approx)
  • 1 no Onion (diced)
  • 2 clove Garlic (finely minced)
  • 1 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp Mustard
  • 1/4 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1/4 tsp Split black gram
  • 1 pinch Asafoetida powder
  • 1/2 tsp Red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp Corrainder/dhania powder
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 6 nos Curry leaves
  • 4 stks Corrainder leaves (chopped for garnishing)
  • 1/2 tsp Salt (or to taste)
  • 2 tbsp Oil

Directions

  1. Wash the tindora, chop off the corners and cut lenthwise and keep aside. Heat oil in a iron skillet temper mustard, cumin and split black gram with little asafoetida powder, fry diced onions and garlic until they turn slightly brown. Add the tindora pieces along with turmeric, red chilli powder, dhania powder, crushed red pepper flakes and salt. Cook for about 5 to 8 minutes until they turn tender, do no over cook, leave them little crunchy, garnish with chopped corrainder and curry leaves.

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