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.

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.