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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Dal & Curries » Veg Curries » Tindora Fry

    Published: Dec 26, 2017 | Last Updated On: Nov 1, 2020 by Neha Mathur

    Tindora Fry

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    Step By Step and Video instructions to make Tindora Fry I Tindora Sabzi I Dondakaya Fry I Tindora Recipe. This dish is a healthy option to make as side for an Indian style meal. Easy I Simple I best I Quick I Table Top I Top Shot I video I recipe #Indian #Vegetarian #Curry

    Tindora Fry, Dondakaya fry, Kovakkai Fry, or Ivy Gourd Fry is a healthy option to make as a side for an Indian style meal. Pair it with Dal Rice or Chapati for a healthy meal. Here is how to make it.

    Here are some more everyday Sabzi recipes for you, that can be included in your everyday meals – Hare Tamatar Ki Sabzi, Batata Bhaji, Rajasthani Besan Bhindi, Lauki Ka Bharta, Baingan Methi, Aloo Methi and Mooli Ki Sabzi. 

    Tindora masala served in a bowl.

    What is Tindora?

    Tindora, Kovakkai, or Dondakaya is called Ivy Gourd in English. It resembles a small baby cucumber and is a very popular vegetable in India.

    It is also called as Tondli, Tendli, Thondekai or Kovakka in various parts of the country.

    Dondakaya goes well with a variety of Indian staples and it’s a great vegetable to incorporate in your diet as it is high in fiber, beta-carotene, and other essential nutrients.

    It’s also popular in Indonesia and other Southeast Asian countries, and here in India it is commonly made with masala or added in sambar.

    There are many different ways in which it can be cooked.

    About This Recipe

    Dondakaya Fry is a simple everyday sabzi where Dondakaya or Tindora is cooked along with onions and spices such as coriander powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, chaat masala powder, and salt. 

    It is an easy sabzi that hardly takes 30 minutes of your time, making it apt for your everyday meals. 

    Ingredients

    The ingredients used for the same, are very basic and something that you will already have in your kitchen.

    To cook this Sabzi, you will need tindora, cumin seeds, hing, onions, coriander powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, chaat masala powder, and salt. 

    You can also make it with tomatoes in a light gravy, or make it stuffed.

    You can also make it Andhra Style with dal which is called Dondakaya Senagapappu. Sometimes, I also add a little coconut to give it that South Indian touch. 

    In Maharashtra, it’s made by adding peanuts to it.

    Tindora masala ingredients

    Step By Step Recipe

    Heat vegetable oil in a pan. Once the oil is hot, add hing and cumin seeds and let them crackle for a few seconds.

    Hing and cumin seeds added in hot oil.

    Add onion and fry until they turn translucent.

    Onion added in the pan.

    Add tindora, coriander powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt. Mix well. Sprinkle a little water.

    Tindora and dry spices added in the pan.

    Cover the pan and cook for 8-10 minutes until tindora is slightly softened. They taste good when slightly crunchy.

    Pan covered.

    Add chaat masala and mix well. Serve hot as a side with any Indian meal.

    Chaat masala added in ready tindora fry.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How to shop for tindora?

    While buying dondakaya or tindora, choose the ones which are dark green in color, thin and long, and free of any blemishes. 

    This vegetable ripens very fast so make sure to cook it while it is fresh. The flesh should be white in color and not red and the seeds should be small and tender.

    Health Benefits

    One of the benefits of the Tindora vegetable is that it helps lower blood sugar and is great for treating diabetes.

    Serving Suggestions

    You can serve it with Dal and Rice, it tastes great. I like a simple meal of toor dal, tindora fry, some kachumber on the side, and roti.

    It can also be served with Indian Bread such as Roti, Tawa Paratha, or Laccha Paratha. 

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    Tindora Fry (Kovakkai Fry) or Ivy Gourd Fry is a healthy option to make as a side for an Indian style meal. Pair it with Dal Rice or Chapati for a healthy meal. Here is how to make it.

    Tindora Fry Recipe (Dondakaya Fry)

    Tindora Fry (Kovakkai Fry) or Ivy Gourd Fry is a healthy option to make as a side for an Indian style meal. Pair it with Dal Rice or Chapati for a healthy meal. Here is how to make it.
    4.60 from 5 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 97kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • 500 g Tindora (Cut into roundels)
    • 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
    • ¼ teaspoon Hing
    • 2 teaspoon Cumin seeds
    • 1 cup Onion (Thinly sliced)
    • 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
    • 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
    • ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 teaspoon Chaat Masala
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    Instructions

    • Heat vegetable oil in a pan.
    • Once the oil is hot, add hing and cumin seeds and let them crackle for a few seconds.
    • Add onion and fry until they turn translucent.
    • Add tindora, coriander powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt.
    • Mix well.
    • Sprinkle a little water.
    • Cover the pan and cook for 8-10 minutes until tindora are slightly softened.
    • They taste good when slightly crunchy.
    • Add chaat masala and mix well. Serve hot as a side with any Indian meal.

    Notes

    You can skip adding onion to make a no onion no garlic recipe.
    Choose tindora that are tender with small seeds.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 213IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Pamela (BrooklynFarmGirl)

      August 02, 2017 at 12:22 am

      This looks so delicious 🙂

      Reply
    2. SAKSHI SHARMA

      August 14, 2017 at 7:13 pm

      This looks really delicious! Though I m from Delhi, I’ve never tried tindora. I’ve seen these in the Indian grocery stores and I’ll definitely try this recipe soon.

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        August 28, 2017 at 4:52 am

        Do try. It’s an everyday Indian Sabzi which tastes delicious too.

        Reply
    3. John Fernandes

      January 18, 2022 at 2:50 am

      5 stars
      I am used to having it cooked in its own water with a bit of onionn pepper and fried garlic & crushed ren chillie so must say it is tasty, different and simple with max prep+ cooktime of 30 min which is wonderful.Cheers

      Reply
    4. SwatiR

      August 14, 2022 at 7:06 am

      I added ginger and garlic to it. Very simple and tasty receipe. Thankyou

      Reply

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