Tondli Sabzi | Tindora Sabzi | Kovakkai Sabzi | Ivy Gourd Veg

This week while purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables, it was a delight to see the market with fresh tender Tondli. Tondli also known as Kovakkai | Tindora | Coccinia | belongs to the Gourd family.

We love to add Tondli in khichadis, Tondli Rice, Tondli Kootu and this very little oil Tondli Sabzi.

Ingredients:
250 gms Tondli | Tindora | Kovakkai, cut into thin slices - length wise
1 Onion, large, finely sliced
1 tsp Oil
1 tsp Rai | Mustard Seeds
1 tsp Jeera | Cumin Seeds
1 Green Chilli, finely chopped
2 tsp Dhania | Coriander Powder
2 tsp Saunf | Fennel Powder
1 tsp Haldi | Turmeric Powder
1/4 cup Water
1/2 tsp Salt | as per taste

Method:

• Place a kadhai on gas on high flame and heat oil.
• Add jeera and rai, 
• When rai splutter, add onion slices and chopped green chillies. Saute for 2 minutes.
• Add sliced Tondli and stir fry for a minute.
• Add all the masala powders and salt. Mix well and saute for 2 minutes.
• Add  water and mix well. On low flame cover cook for 3 minutes.
• Check if tondli is cooked, else mix well and cover cook for another 2 minutes.
• Transfer to serving bowl.
• Serve hot with Roti, Thaiyr Sadam, as a dry veg with Sambar | Rasam Rice.

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About C R Meena

(c) 2014 - 2016, Meena's Taste Mantra is the result of my ardent desire to share my recipes, with all who appreciate and celebrate food. These recipes are as a result of 60 years of cooking experience, influenced by tradition and exposure to various concepts, new recipes/ingredients and a passion for cooking - adapting to healthier alternatives.