Tindoora nu shaak

Tindoora nu shaak

Tindoora or ivy gourd is a gherkin like veggie which makes an excellent accompaniment to any meal. Tossed with spices, cooked tender crisp, and rolled inside thepla mmm...mmm...good.

Ingredients: (Serves 4)

1 lb tindoora sliced lengthwise 
1/4 tsp each cumin and mustard seeds
pinch asafoetida (hing)

1 tbsp oil

salt to taste

1 tsp coriander powder

red chili powder to taste

1/3 tsp turmeric powder 

1 tsp grated jaggery

Chopped fresh coriander to serve

• Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin and mustard seeds along with hing and let them crackle for 10 seconds.
• Add tindoora and all other ingredients except jaggery.
• Stir fry without the lid on medium heat for 7-10 minutes till tender crisp. If you want it more tender then cook with lid on.
• Remove from flame and add grated jaggery. Mix well.
• Serve garnished with fresh coriander.