TENDLI PALYA ( Bhaji )

Tonde`kayi, that's what we call this vegetable in kannada.This recipe is an everyday fare,simple but delicious dish!! It's mom's recipe ,flavorful and easy dish to prepare.Hope you try.It goes very well with any kind of dosas and chapatis or rice rottis!!

This how Tendlis look like:



They are also called Tondekai,Tondli,Ivy Gourd etc.I got the picture from the Internet just to show you how they look.




Tendli Palya:


As always true for most of Indian dishes, tastes better the next day when the spices get a chance to seep in to the vegetables overnight! Hope you will give it a try!!


YOU NEED:
1 lb Tendli chopped into big pieces
2 tomatoes
Cilantro
1 tsp Ghee
Tamarind Juice

ROAST AND GRIND:
1 tbsp Coriander Seeds
1 tsp Cumin Seeds
1/2 Fenugreek Seeds
1 tsp Mustard Seeds
1 tsp Peppercorns
Turmeric
1" Cinnamon (ie Dalchini)
1 tsp Rice
1 tbsp Coconut

SEASON:
1 tsp Oil and Ghee each
1 tsp Mustard Seeds
1 tsp Cumin Seeds
1 red Chilly
Curry Leaves
1 Onion

HOW TO:
1. Roast and powder all and keep aside.
2. Heat oil, season . Add cut Tendli ,fry for some time.Pour in 1 cup or more to cook the veg.Add in tomatoes,little tamarind juice,salt.
3. Put in ground masala,simmer gently.
4. Garnish with cilantro and little ghee.
5. Serve with Dosa or chapatis!



ENJOY!!