Kundru (Ivy Gourd) or Tindora Bhaji/Sabji 2
Tindora Sabji/Bhaji
Devi Patel
Also known as Tindora, Tondli, Tindla, Tindli, Kundree, Kunduri, Kundru, Kunthru and Thondykaai, scientific name Coccinia cordifolia. They are like tiny cucumbers and are sold by many Indian grocers in UK.
Serves 4
Ingredients
500 gm. Tindora
1 inch piece of ginger
2 cloves of garlic, optional
1-1 1/2 tbsp. oil
1/2 tsp. cumin or jeera seeds
1/4 tsp. black or yellow mustard or rai seeds
Salt to taste
1/4 tsp. turmeric or haldi powder
1/4-1/2 tsp. chilli or lal mirch powder
1 tsp. coriander or dhania powder
1 medium tomato, cut into wedges
Instructions
Cut each Tindora lengthways, into very thin slices, 4-8 slices of each tindora.
Peel and grate ginger.
peel and chop garlic.
Heat oil in a wok or Karahi. Add cumin and mustard seeds.
When the seeds splutter, add ginger and garlic and stir fry for a minute.
Add Tindora, salt, turmeric, coriander powder and chilli powder. Stir and cook covered on medium heat, until tender.
Add tomatoes and stir fry on high heat, for a minute or two, until all water is absorbed and the vegetable looks shiny.
Serve hot with Chapatties and Dal.