Tindora Coconut Fry (Tendli Bhaji with Coconut) is a super easy and flavourful curry made with ivy gourds or tindora. Tindora/tendli is cooked in onion-tomato masala and topped with a generous amount of freshly grated coconut. Serve it with rice or roti to make a healthy and yummy weeknight meal.
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Hey peeps!!
Today I am sharing one of my favourite ivy-gourd recipe with you. This is actually how I have been eating tindora/tendli as long as I can remember. Maa always prepares this tindora coconut fry at home. It is slightly spicy, slightly tangy with a hint of sweetness. It is just delicious. So basically this is my mom’s recipe that I am sharing with you today. Hope you enjoy it.
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Whenever I visit my local Indian grocery store (which is like weekly), I always come back home with a large bag of fresh ivy gourds/gherkins. And the Mr never says no to this veggie as he loves this particular preparation of ivy gourd.
Tindora Coconut Fry (Tendli Bhaji with coconut) according to me a comfort meal when served as a side dish with Bengali Masoor Dal and rice. It’s healthy and delicious and I make it a point to prepare this once a week or two.
I have used the frozen grated coconut in this recipe. There are many brands who sell frozen grated coconut now a days (thank god for that), it’s a relief and reduces so much hard work. You might find this in the frozen section of the superstore or Indian grocery store.
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Here are few recipes that you can try.
Okra and Potato Fry – Aloo Bhindi Bhaji
Kalonji Baingan – Stuffed Aubergine Fry
Bhindi Masala- Spicy Okra Curry
Phulkopir Roast (Bengali Style Cauliflower Roast)
Vangi Bhaat Maharashtrian Style
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Tindora Coconut Fry | Tendli Bhaji with coconut
Tindora Coconut Fry | Tendli Bhaji with coconut | Dondakaya Kobbari Vepudu recipe
Equipment
- large thick bottomed pan/kadhai
Ingredients
- 500 gms TIndora/ Tendli/ Ivy gourd washed and cut lengthwise into quarters
- 1 large Onion thinly slices
- 2 tomatoes chopped
- 1 1/2 tsp Ginger grated
- 2-3 Green chillies, slit
- 1/2 cup Coconut, grated I have used frozen here. If you can not get hold of fresh coconut then simply substitute it with dessicated coconut.
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp Cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp Coriander powder
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 2 Dried red Chilli
- 1 tsp Sugar/ Sweetener / Jaggery (optional)
- Salt (as per taste)
- 3 tbsp Veg Oil/ sunflower oil
- Coriander leaves for garnishing
Instructions
- Heat oil in large thick bottomed pan/kadhai on medium-high heat. When hot temper it with dried red chillies and cumin seeds.
- When the seeds start splutter add the sliced onions and saute for 3-4 minutes or until soft and translucent.
- Then add the grated ginger and saute for 10-20 seconds.
- Toss in the chopped tomatoes and mix it well. cook for 1-2 mins until the tomatoes are soft.
- Add turmeric powder, chilli powder, cumin powder and coriander powder along with salt and mix it well with the masala. Saute for few seconds.
- Now add the tindora/ tendli/ ivy gourd and mix it well with the masala. Suaté for 1 minute.
- Cover and cook on medium-low heat for 14-15 minutes stirring intermittently or until the tindora becomes soft.
- Add the grated coconut and sugar/sweetener/jaggery and mix everything well. Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes
- FInally add chopped coriander leaves and take it off the heat.
- Enjoy it with rice or rotis or parathas.
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I hope you enjoy this Tindora/tendli coconut fry as much as we do!
You know what guys I would love to see your creations. If you do try this recipe, just click a pic and tag me @gastronomicbong or #gastronomicbong on Instagram or on Facebook.
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Bon Appetit!!!
angiesrecipes
February 25, 2020So tasty! Don’t think I can find Ivy gourd over here…wish I could taste some of yours :-))
Arpita@Gastronomic Bong
February 25, 2020Oh Angie I wish I could share it with you.. Its absolutely delicious ♥