Dondakaya or Tindora or Kovakka or Tondekayi Curd curry

Ingredients :

Dondakaya or Tindora or Ivy gourd ½ pound or ¼ kg

Yogurt or Curd 2 tablespoon

Onion 1 (optional)

Mustard Seeds ½ teaspoon

Chana Dal ½ teaspoon

Urad Dal ½ teaspoon

Jeera ½ teaspoon

Hing 1 pinch

Red chillies 2

Red chilli powder ½ teaspoon

Curry leaves 1 string

Turmeric powder 2 pinches

Oil 2 teaspoons

Salt as needed

Preparation:

1. Cut and cook the dondakaya or tindora in a pan or cooker.

2. Heat a deep pan or skillet add oil to it. Add mustard seeds, chana dal, urad dal, jeera, red chili cut into 3 pieces, curry leaves and hing.

3. When the mustard seeds start to splutter and dals slightly change color add the cooked dondakaya or ivy gourd mix well.

4. Add turmeric powder and salt and mix well. After 5 minutes add curd and mix well.

5. Cook for till the curd is fully absorbed or for about 5 minutes.

6. Add the red chilli powder. Mix well.