Looking for a tasty and quick side dish? Try this easy-to-make Dondakaya Masala Curry from Raja Babai Kitchen , that’s perfect with rice or roti! This delicious tindora (kovakkai) curry is loaded with spices, creating a mouth-watering dish in no time.
🔪 Preparation Time: 10 mins
🍲 Cooking Time: 20 mins
🍽 Servings: 4
Ingredients:
Dondakaya (Ivy Gourd/Tindora) - 250 gms (thinly sliced)
Onion - 1 (finely chopped)
Tomato - 1 (finely chopped)
Ginger-Garlic Paste - 1 tsp
Groundnuts - 2 tbsp
Coconut pieces - 2 tbsp
Garlic cloves - 3-4
Whole Spices (cinnamon, cloves, cardamom) - 2 each
Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp (for paste and tadka)
Mustard Seeds - ½ tsp
Urad Dal - 1 tsp
Chana Dal - 1 tsp
Dried Red Chilies - 2
Red Chili Powder - 1 tsp
Coriander Powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric Powder - ¼ tsp
Oil - 2 tbsp
Salt to taste
Fresh Coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions:
Prep the Ivy Gourd: Wash and slice the dondakaya (ivy gourd) thinly and set aside.
Prepare the Masala Paste: In a pan, dry roast cumin seeds, whole spices, groundnuts, coconut pieces, and garlic cloves. Grind them into a smooth paste and keep it aside.
Fry the Dondakaya: Heat some oil in a pan, add the sliced dondakaya, fry them lightly, and set aside.
Tadka (Tempering): In the same pan, heat a little oil. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, urad dal, chana dal, and dried red chilies. Let them splutter.
Cook the Base: Add the chopped onions to the tadka and sauté until golden brown. Then, add ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute.
Tomatoes and Spices: Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft. Stir in red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well.
Add the Masala Paste: Pour in the prepared masala paste and cook it well until the oil starts to separate from the masala.
Combine and Cook: Add the fried dondakaya slices into the pan and mix everything together. Cover and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes, until the dondakaya becomes soft and fully cooked.
Finish: Garnish with fresh curry leaves and serve hot.
Enjoy this flavorful Dondakaya Masala Curry with your favorite Indian bread or steamed rice!
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Hi, I'm Raja Babai, and I'm excited to cook up some tasty dishes from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana in my videos. I'm 60 years old, and I can't wait to share these yummy recipes with you at home. Stay tuned for delicious, easy-to-make dishes!