about 10 to 12 Ivy gourd or tindora or kovaikai
1 tbsp oil
1/4 tsp mustard seeds
1 tbsp onion
1/2 tbsp curry leaves
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp coconut grated
1/2 tbsp tamarind pulp with 1/4 cup water
grind
1/2" cinnamon stick
1 cardamom
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 tsp fennel seeds
1 to 2 dried red chillie to preference
Grind all these together and keep it ready.
Cut the ivy gourd into long slices.
Heat oil then add mustard seeds. Sauté the onion and curry leaves. Stir fry the ivy gourd with all the spices, coconut and salt, except for the tamarind pulp.
Cover and cook the ivy gourd until it is soft in medium low heat. Add the tamarind pulp and cook uncovered for a few minutes. Serve it warm as a side dish.
This goes to Smita's HCC event hosted by Kavi, Celebration of Indian food and MLLA #41.
Salam. This is very healthy choice and delicious too :) Side dish with steamed rice is always my choice :)
ReplyDeleteI've never seen ivy gourd before but its look like small cucumber. Wonder how its taste like.
ReplyDeleteI love this with some steamed rice....delicious recipe...why dnt u send it to the event
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Looks delicious. Lots of great flavors, too!
ReplyDeleteSimple and delicious stir fry..
ReplyDeleteAkheela, looks delicious & I like those spices that you use. Have a nice day.
ReplyDeleteThat is our to go veggie on a busy day.. stir fry and enjoy with paratha :)
ReplyDeletei love ivy gourd...make this very often...kids love it too!...yummy click!
ReplyDeleteSeems great and luks delicious.Will be trying it soon.Luv it.
ReplyDeleteSo this is called ivy gourd.
ReplyDeleteI have seen them but usually assume they are mini cucumbers.
Looks so nicely cooked...flavourful, apt with rice
ReplyDeleteI am not sure whats Ivy gourd though I cook plenty of bitter gourd for my hubby diabetics, its suppose to be one of the natural remedies.
ReplyDeleteNice way of preparing, some sort of similarities like how we enjoy it at home.
comfort one..yummy
ReplyDeleteWow great recipe!
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Simply inviting, lovely stir fry..
ReplyDeleteDelicious stir fry
ReplyDeleteNice recipe dear..will try it sometimes..
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ReplyDeletedelicious n healthy recipe..yummy!!
ReplyDeleteIvy gourd is new to me. I am not sure, I have seen it in the stores. The recipe sounds great.
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious!
ReplyDeletesalam akeela, wow very delicious, its very good for diabetic cure
ReplyDeleteNice recipe using ivy gourd.
ReplyDeleteDelicious and simple stir fry..perfect with rice
ReplyDeleteI have never tried ivy gourd with coconut+tamarind puree, we make simple bhaji/sabzi type only..sounds very unique to me..love the texture of the ivy gourd in this stir/fry..hugs and smiles
ReplyDeleteDelicious looking kundru fry.
ReplyDeleteWe love this gourd, but do not get it in our stores :( - Curry looks so healthy and yum!
ReplyDeleteA delicious stir-fry!
ReplyDeleteGreat way to use those ivy gourd babies, and I love stir fry! Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters
ReplyDeleteseems yummy!! how i can taste it??..hehe
ReplyDeleteKovakkai fry looks insanely tasty.. would luv to try some:)
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've seen ivy gourds around here...but I'd love to try these, so I'll keep a look out :)
ReplyDeleteLike the spices but am unfamiliar with ivy gourd, looks like pickling cucumbers. I bet it tastes good though.
ReplyDeletelooks delicious and yummy .....
ReplyDeleteThis is great to be eaten as a side dish. I've not seen ivy gourds before and wonder if it tastes the same as bitter gourds.
ReplyDeleteHaven't seen ivy gourds here. Next time I go to the store I'll have my eyes open for this.
ReplyDeleteFlavorful and yummy!
ReplyDeleteI didn’t know what ivy gourds were so I had to look it up. Turns out that we don’t have them here. To me they look like little cucumbers so maybe that substitution will work. Love the flavors!
ReplyDeleteYummy stir fry, very simple & looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteFry looks absolute delicious....my fav too...
ReplyDeleteSuperb. Kovakka fry looks delicious.
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Uma
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I also have never seen an ivy gourd - but I always love who you delicately spice your dishes. Making them brimming with flavor.
ReplyDeleteOh my! This looks heavenly!
ReplyDeleteLove it. Never did I eat it as a kid only started eating it since marriage. Love it now.
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This looks delicious and lovely flavours too.
ReplyDeleteHealthy & delicious stir fry!!
ReplyDeleteBuonissima anche questa ricetta..:-P
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Ivy gourd is all new to me! Does it taste like bottle gourd?
ReplyDeleteSimple yet Delicios
ReplyDeletemmmm.... I love this a lot. I will make this at least twice in a week and my Husband is really fed up of this...:)
ReplyDeleteI have never worked with Ivy gourd but your recipe and scrumptious photos make me wish I had! At least I know where to come for an interesting and yummy gourd recipe. Thanks for sharing! =]
ReplyDeletesimple and yummy stirfry, loved it
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious! Where can I get ivy gourd in Toronto? Gerrard St?
ReplyDeletedelicious recipe dear....never tried this before....will surely try next time !
ReplyDeleteThank you for the comments this stir fry is delicious and easy to prepare hope you try.
ReplyDeleteIvy gourd is more like a cucumber with a delicious unique taste it is not bitter like bitter melon.
It is available in Indian and Chinese grocery stores it is commonly known as tindora.
lovely stiry fry.. i love tindora.. never get to cook it often with the limited availability here!
ReplyDeleteRicha @ Hobby And More Food Blog
I've always seen ivy gourd in indian markets near my area but i never knew what to do with them. Now i know :D
ReplyDeleteI've seen gourd recipe these days but I've never seen "ivy" one. How interesting. This looks really healthy and easy to make. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteMy fav..anytime! yum yumm!
ReplyDeletelovely flavors in there ~ must try this version :)
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making it this weekend...sounds delicious..
ReplyDeleteTasty Appetite
so simple, delicious and healthy stir fry, loved ur version..so flavourful..
ReplyDeleteNever tried this recipe but I would love to try it, looks absolutly delicious:)
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Ymmylicious stir fry!
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite vegetables. Love it with curd rice!
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ReplyDeletereally healthy! do try to send it to my event! :)
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I love your recipe, it's such a great mix of spices, thanks:)
ReplyDeleteOne of my favourite veggies. Love the crunch of it when deep fried. Anyway, awesome ivy gourds. First time here and loved your entire collection of recipes. Do visit my space sometime.
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Ongoing event: Healthy Lunch Challenge
Oh so this the name for these babies.
ReplyDeleteI used to think they are baby cucumbers :p
Love both photos and would like to have a taste of your dish. Thank you for contributing to MLLA.
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Thanks so much for linking your entry/ies to my HCC event & making it a huge success! Find your entry in the EVENT ROUNDUP .
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