Dondakaya Kura ~ Thondekai Palya ~ Kovakkai Poriyal ~ Tindora CurryIngredients :
Chopped Ivy Gourd : ¼ kg
Onion : 2
Mustard Seeds : ½ tsp
Chana Dal : ½ tsp
Urad Dal : ½ tsp
Curry Leaves : 2 stems
Turmeric Powder : ¼ tsp
Red Chilli Powder : 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil : 2 tsp
Method :
Wash and cut the tindora into small pieces and keep aside. Peel and chop the onions into small pieces and keep aside. Heat oil in a vessel and add the mustard seeds,chana dal, urad dal and let them splutter. When the seeds stop popping, add the the curry leaves, chopped onions. Fry the onions till it gets light brown color. Now add the chopped ivy gourd, salt, turmeric andsprinkle little water. Mix well, cover with a lid. Cook over a medium flame till the tindora is tender. Then add the red chilli powder and fry for another 2 minutes. Serve hot with rice and dollop of ghee.
as the recipe itself says, its simple yet tasty
I Love ivygourd. Very well prepared .So simple yet so tasty.
Deepa
Hamaree Rasoi
Sounds unique recipe..
looks so good…
My fav. veggie! Love the curry.
The ivy gourd curry looks simply awesome! Love it!