Dondakaya Vepudu /Tindora fry( Ivy Gourd Stir Fry)

Ingredients:-

Dondakaya-3 cups
Mustard seeds-1 tsp
Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp
Red chillis-5 nos
Garlic clovs-6 nos
Urad dal-2 tsp
Channa dal-1 tsp
Cury leaves-few
Turmeric powder-1 pinch
Asafoetida/Hing-1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil-2 tsp

Method-


Wash and dice the ivy gourd as per your prefernce.Cut the garilic into small pieces.Place a wide pan with the oil on medium heat.

Splutter the cumin seeds,mustard seeds,add the dals and allow them to broun.Add hing,red chillis,curry leaves,garlic pieces,fry for 5 minutes.Now add the cut ivy gourd to the pan and salt,turmeric powder mix well.

Cover and cook abot 8 to 9 mins.Stir in between to avoid burning any of the pieces.

Once they are tender to the touch,uncover the pan and cook for 5 minutes to crisp up the pieces.

Serve with hot rice or roti.

Note:
Do not use water to prepare this dish.
It Ivy gourd is getting burned befor its cooked then lower the flame and add some more oil.