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