Dondakaya Vepudu | Tindora Fry | Ivy Gourd Stir Fry

Dondakaya Fry is a simple everyday sabzi where Dondakaya or Tindora is cooked along with onions and spices. Dondakaya Fry is a healthy option to make as a side for an Indian style meal. Pair it with Dal Rice or Chapati for a healthy meal.

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Cuisine: Indian Course: Main Serves: 4

Prep Time: 5 Min Cook Time: 15 Min Total Time: 20 min .

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Nutritional Info: Serving Size: 1 Cup

Calories: 100 Carbs: 10g. Fat: 4g. Protein: 1g

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Ingredients:

• 1/2 Kg Dondakaya (Tindora)

• 1/4 Cup Fresh Coconut

• 2 Tablespoons Oil

• 1/2 Teaspoon Jeera

• 1/2 Teaspoon Mustard Seeds

• 1 Tablespoon Urad Dal

• 1/2 Cup Onions

• Few Curry Leaves

• 3 Green Chilies

• 1 Teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste

• 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder

• 1 1/2 Teaspoon Red Chili Powder

• 1 Teaspoon Salt

• 1/4 Teaspoon Pepper Powder

• 1/2 Teaspoon Coriander Powder

• Chopped Coriander Leaves

Method:

1. Add 1/4 cup fresh coconut in the grinder and make a fine powder. Keep it aside

2. Cut the dondakaya into circles and keep them aside.

3. Heat 2 tablespoons oil and add 1/2 teaspoon jeera, 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds, 1 tablespoon urad dal.

4. Now add 1 cup chopped onions, few curry leaves, 3 green chilies, and sauté until onions are light golden brown.

5. Add 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, and mix well.

6. Now add dondakaya pieces and stir fry well. Close the lid and cook for 3 minutes.

7. Add 1 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and mix well. Close the lid and cook for 5 minutes.

8. Add 1/4 teaspoon pepper powder, and mix well. Close the lid and cook for 2 minutes.

9. Now add 5 teaspoons of fresh coconut powder, and mix well. Cook for 1 minute.

10. Add 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder, chopped coriander leaves, and mix well.

11. Turn off the stove and serve hot with roti or serve as a side dish.

Watch the Video for Procedure: