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Simple Tindora Fry

Tindora or Ivy Gourd is one of the most interesting veggies ever, because they have a unique taste and they are easy to cook. Upon accentuating this veggie, with couple of spices - they taste perfect. When buying Tindora, you have to make sure they are not too ripe - in that case, the inner chunk will be red or orange in color and it doesn't taste good, when used for frying. So make sure they are just right, i.e. green.
Tindora Fry
Ingredients:
1)Tindora or Ivy Gourd - 1 cup(chopped to thin slices)
2)Onion - 1(chopped)
3)Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
4)Red Chilli Powder - 3/4 tsp
5)Coriander Powder - 1/4 tsp
6)Ginger Garlic Paste - 1/2 tsp
7)Salt - to taste
8)Oil - 1.5 tsp
9)Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
10)Split Urad Dal - 1/2 tsp
Preparation:
1)Cut the Tindoras into thin chip like slices.
2)Heat oil in a pan and add mustard and split urad dal, let it splutter.
3)Add chopped onion, salt and cook until they turn translucent.
4)Add ginger garlic paste and saute until the raw smell goes off.
5)Now add the cut tindoras and mix well. Cook for 3 minutes
6)Add salt and saute until they are completely cooked. It may take around 3 to 4 minutes.
7)Add turmeric, red chilli and coriander powder and mix well. Cook for 3 minutes.

Tindora fry is ready to be served with rice or roti.

Comments

  1. Beena.stephyMay 1, 2013 at 5:33 AM

    Simple delicious stir fry

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  2. Navaneetham KrishnanMay 1, 2013 at 6:39 AM

    I think I can figure out the ivy gourd. I like the simple flavors for a burst of simple taste and most importantly, enjoyed with a plate of rice.

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    1. Pavithra RMay 1, 2013 at 9:26 AM

      Thanks Nava!
      Yes, it is so yummy with plain rice.

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  3. ReniMay 1, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    u've made the tindora look so inviting and delicious !will sure try this out :)

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  4. Swathi IyerMay 1, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    Delicious tindora fry I love to have with rasam.

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  5. Bhawna BagriMay 1, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    Simple and delicious tindora.

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  6. Rani's gourmetMay 1, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    i never added ginger garlic paste in tindora fry... this sounds delicious :)

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    1. Pavithra RMay 2, 2013 at 4:25 AM

      Yes, I added and it tasted pretty good, Rani - So do try!

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  7. Nilu AMay 2, 2013 at 12:47 AM

    Simple yet delicious Pavithra.. Very easy to make dear :-)

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  8. DhanishMay 2, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    I like Tindora a lot. We call it Kovakkai. Before marriage I didn't know about this lovely veg. After marring my DH I learned it from my mil. She also do the same way without the ginger garlic paste. Its a delicious side dish for rice.

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  9. Latha MadhusudhanMay 3, 2013 at 3:25 AM

    i love this with rasam rice.

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  10. shobha rawalMay 19, 2013 at 2:17 AM

    Simple & fab dish.i loved it.
    shobha
    shobhapink.blogspot.in

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