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Stuffed Ivy Gourd (Bharwan Tindora / Tendli)

Oct-29-2017
Bethica Das
10 minutes
Prep Time
25 minutes
Cook Time
4 People
Serves
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ABOUT Stuffed Ivy Gourd (Bharwan Tindora / Tendli) RECIPE

let me share with you a stuffed version of Ivy Gourd, also known as Tindora / Tendli. Tried out for the first time and it turned out very delicious, Very easy to make, it is a perfect side dish with both rice or chapattis.

Recipe Tags

  • Veg
  • Medium
  • Dinner Party
  • Pan fry
  • Side Dishes

Ingredients Serving: 4

  1. 300-400 gms. Ivy Gourd / Tindora
  2. 1 tbsp. coriander seeds
  3. 1 tbsp. urad dal (split black gram lentil)
  4. 2 tsp. garlic, chopped
  5. 1 tsp. cumin seeds
  6. 1 tbsp. sesame seeds
  7. 2 tbsp. fresh grated coconut
  8. 1 tbsp. roasted peanuts
  9. 1 tbsp. roasted chana dal (Bengal Gram lentil)
  10. 1 tsp. red chili flakes
  11. 1 tsp. lime juice
  12. 2 tbsp. oil
  13. 1 tsp. mustard seeds
  14. 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
  15. 1/4 tsp. fenugreek seeds
  16. 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
  17. 1/4 tsp. asafoetida
  18. salt to taste
  19. 1 onion, chopped
  20. 1-2 green chilies, chopped
  21. 1-2 sprig curry leaves
  22. 1 tsp. butter
  23. coriander leaves to garnish

Instructions

  1. Dry roast coriander seeds, urad dal and 1 tsp. garlic slightly first. Add the cumin seeds and sesame seeds, followed by the coconut. Fry till they are light brown.
  2. Add the peanuts, roasted chana dal, red chili flakes and salt to taste. Mix everything well and set aside to cool down. Add the lime juice and little water and grind to a smooth paste.
  3. Make two slits on the ivy gourd halfway through. Stuff the ground paste into it. Now heat oil in a pan and temper with mustard seeds.
  4. After it stops spluttering, add cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, asafoetida and turmeric powder. Saute for a few seconds and then add in all the stuffed tindoras.
  5. Sprinkle some salt over it and cook covered, by sprinkling water and turning them in between. When half done, add the onion, remaining garlic, green chilies and curry leaves.
  6. Again cover and cook till they turns soft (approx. 30-35 minutes). Switch off the flame. Add the butter and coriander leaves. Keep it covered for 5 minutes and then serve as a side dish with rice or chapattis.

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Anchal Sinha
Oct-30-2017
Anchal Sinha   Oct-30-2017

Nice one. I will surely try this.

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