Monday, January 10, 2011

Dondakaya Perugu Koora ~ Tindora and Yogurt Curry

Donda Kaaya Perugu Kura ~ Ivy Gourd and Curd Curry


Ingredients :


Chopped Ivy Gourd / Tindora : 1 cup

Yogurt : 1 tbsp

Mustard Seeds : 1/2 tsp

Chana Dal : 1/2 tsp

Urad Dal : 1/2 tsp

A pinch of turmeric powder

Red chilli powder : 1/2 tsp

Curry leaves : 1 stem

Salt to taste

Oil : 1 tbsp



Method :


Heat a table spoon of oil in a pan. Add the mustard seeds, chana dal and urad dal and let them splutter. Now add the curry leaves and chopped ivy gourd, turmeric powder and salt and mix well. Cover and cook till tindora are soft. Stir occasionally. Open the lid and fry until crisp and golden color. When it's done, add the red chilli powder and yogurt. Mix very well and cook for few minutes. Turn off the flame and serve with hot steamed rice.

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