Tindora Podi Curry or Dondakaya Kara Podi Kura

Ingredients:
Dondakaya or Ivy gourd or Tindora 1 pound or 1/2 kg

Oil 1 table spoon

Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon

(adjust accordingly)

Kara podi 1 table spoon

Salt as needed

Karapodi Ingredients:
Coriander Seeds or Dhaniyalu 2 teaspoons

Chana dal or Senagapapu 1 teaspoon
Urad dal or Menapa pappu 1 teaspoon
Jeera or Cumin Seeds 1/2 teaspoon
                             Red Chilies 2
                             Tamarind 1 inch piece
                             Garlic 2 Cloves
Kara podi Preparation:
1. Heat a pan and dry roast all the ingredients.
2. In a mixie make them into a soft powder.

Preparation:

1. Chop the edges of tindora or dondakaya and cut them into small pieces. I have used food processor to cut them into small pieces.

2. Heat a deep pan or skillet and add oil to it.  After oil is heated add the tindora or donkaya pieces.

3. Mix well in between and when the curry is cooked add karapapodi to it and  mix well.

4. When it is fully cooked add red chilli powder and salt and mix well.