Thursday, 10 March 2011

Thondekaayi/Ivygourd Palya


Ivygourd
Ingredients:
Thondekaayi/Ivygourd-250g
Onion-1 medium
Curryleaves-1 sprig
Turmeric-1/4tsp
Oil-2tsp
Mustard-1/2tsp
For masala powder:
Dry red chillies-3
Whole coriander seeds-1tsp
Garlic-2cloves
Dry coconut(kobari)-fistful
Puff channa/hurugadale-1tbsp


Method:
1.Wash and cut ivegourd into bite size pieces.
2.Dry grind all the ingredients above for masala into fine powder.
3.Heat oil in a pan add mustard seeds and when they begin to splutter add
onions,curryleaves and turmeric and fry until onions are soft.
4.Add ivegourd and salt fry for 2 minutes and let them cook on a medium low flame
by covering the lid(Do not add water)until they are soft.
5.Add above masala to cooked ivygourd and mix well.Serve hot with rice as a sidedish or with chappatis.

7 comments:

  1. I too make similar palya, but without the garlic. Looks tasty!

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  2. Tondekai palya is looks v nice and must have tasted yum !

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  3. Love this version of tindora,will try it...

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  4. My mom loves this veggie and will surely try this when she comes here...

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  5. I have never heard of ivy gourd, kind of looks like a little cucumber.

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  6. Simply delicious palya,inviting..

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  7. Delicious preparation, love dondakaya

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