Nuvula Dondakaya Fry

Nuvula Dondakaya Fry

 

Nuvula Dondakaya
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Nuvula Dondakaya Fry

We use Sesame for this curry it gives a very special taste with ivy gourd.  Sesame seeds are rich in iron and very good for pregnant ladies.  Ivy gourd is rich in calcium and B vitamins.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian, South
Keyword Sesame Ivy Gourd Curry
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 300 gms Ivy Gourd ( dondakaya )
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds
  • 5 Dry Chilies
  • 1 tbsp Channa Dal
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 2 Onions finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric
  • 2 tbsp Oil

Instructions

  1. Dry fry channa dal, cumin seeds, dry chilies, sesame seeds and grind them to a smooth powder.

  2. then mix this powder with chopped onions add salt and turmeric powder also.

  3. Wash and cut the ivy gourd into four parts in the middle to three fourth of the vegetable to form a cup.  

  4. The masala and onion mix should me put in the gourd cups.

  5. Now take a pan add oil and temper with curry leaves and then add the ivy gourd pieces and fry for 3 minutes keep stirring now add 1/4 glass water and cover with lid and cook till the gourd pieces are cooked well.

  6. Keep frying till the gravy darkens and gets well roasted.  Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.