Name: Tendli Jeera Curry (Dondakaya Jeelakarra Moggu) recipe by Reena Andavarapu at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Tendli /ivy gourd - 400 gms; 2-3 tbsp Oil; For Masala: Cumin seeds - 2 tbsp; Sesame seeds - 1/4 cup; Garlic - 2 pods; Red chilies-10; Water sufficient to make paste; For the tempering :; Mustard seeds-1 tsp; Garlic pod - 1; Oil 1 tbsp

ABOUT Tendli Jeera Curry (Dondakaya Jeelakarra Moggu) RECIPE

An authentic spicy jeera curry from the state of Andhra pradesh. As winter is here nothing could provide so much of warmth to the body as the spices in this curry does. Lots of cumin blend with garlic and seasame seeds makes it a perfect warm winter curry.

Ingredients Serving: 4

Tendli /ivy gourd - 400 gms
2-3 tbsp Oil
For Masala: Cumin seeds - 2 tbsp
Sesame seeds - 1/4 cup
Garlic - 2 pods
Red chilies-10
Water sufficient to make paste
For the tempering :
Mustard seeds-1 tsp
Garlic pod - 1
Oil 1 tbsp

Instructions

Wash and cut tendli into long strips
Grind the masala using adequate water to make paste
Fry the tendli in 2 to 3 tbsp of oil till almost done.Drain and keep aside.
For the tempering: Splutter mustard seeds in hot oil. Add the peeled garlic cloves and saute till brown
Add the ground masala paste and saute further for 7 to 8 minutes on medium flame
Now add the fried tendli and mix well
Add water and salt to season.Cover and Simmer for 10 minutes or till done
Serve hot with rice

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