Ivy Gourd/Tindora/Dondakai/Kovakkai Pepper curry

Ivy gourd is a good source of several micronutrients, including vitamins A and C. In India, ivy gourd is often recommended to diabetics due to its low glycemic index and its possible ability to help regular blood glucose. So lets all start eating Ivy Gourd for the natural goodness it has. Here goes a south indian style of making Ivy Gourd curry.

INGREDIENTS

Ivy gourd/Tindora- 1 lb
Red Onion - 1 Medium sized
Mustard seeds-1tsp
Jeera-1tsp
Turmeric Powder-1tsp
Red chilli powder-1tsp
Green chilli-2nos
Coriander Powder-1tsp
Pepper powder-1tbsp
Oil
Salt to taste

METHOD

• Cut the Ivy Gourd into 4 pieces length wise. Cut the onions also in length wise.
• Heat Oil in the pan and splutter mustard, jerra. then add the green chillies and curry leaves.
• Add the Onions and fry till they turn transparent. then add the ivy gourd and saute for sometime. close the lid and let it cook for 10mns
• Then add the turmeric/Coriander/chilli powder and mix well. Again close the lid and cook for 10mns
• Finally add the crused pepper powder and salt to the vegetable and mix well. Leave on fire for 5 more mns.
• Now Your Tindora is ready to Serve with Hot Rice/Jeera Rice/Roti.