Dondakaya Vepudu

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Ingredients

250 grams	dondakaya (ivy gourd)
2 tablespoons	oil
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 pinch	asafoetida
2 tablespoons	chana dal
1 tablespoon	urad dal
2	dried red chilies
1 sprig	curry leaves
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
to taste	salt

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the dondakaya thoroughly and slice them into thin rounds.
2. 2 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
3. 3 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
4. 4 Add cumin seeds, asafoetida, chana dal, and urad dal. Fry until the dals turn golden brown.
5. 5 Break the dried red chilies and add them along with curry leaves. Sauté for a few seconds.
6. 6 Add the sliced dondakaya to the pan and stir well.
7. 7 Sprinkle turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt over the dondakaya.
8. 8 Mix everything well to coat the dondakaya with the spices.
9. 9 Cover and cook on low heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the dondakaya is tender and cooked through.
10. 10 Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high. Stir-fry for another 5 minutes until the dondakaya becomes slightly crispy.
11. 11 Turn off the heat and serve hot.