Kadle Manoli

Kadle Manoli

Kadle Manoli

Veg Vegan

A delicious stir-fried dish made with tender ivy gourd and chickpeas, seasoned with mustard seeds and curry leaves.

Cuisines

Mangalorean Konkani

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Total: 45 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

1 cup tindora (ivy gourd)
1/2 cup black chickpeas (kadle)
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 pinch asafoetida
1 sprig curry leaves
2 tablespoons grated coconut
2 teaspoons red chili powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon jaggery
salt to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak the black chickpeas overnight or for at least 8 hours.
  2. 2 Drain and pressure cook the chickpeas with a little salt and water until soft, then set aside.
  3. 3 Wash and slice the tindora into thin rounds.
  4. 4 Heat coconut oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add cumin seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves.
  5. 5 Add the sliced tindora and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they start to soften.
  6. 6 Add the cooked chickpeas to the pan and mix well.
  7. 7 Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, jaggery, and salt. Mix everything thoroughly.
  8. 8 Cook on medium heat for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tindora is cooked through.
  9. 9 Add grated coconut, mix well, and cook for another 2 minutes.
  10. 10 Remove from heat and serve hot.

Tips

For a richer flavor, you can add a teaspoon of ghee just before serving.