Kundru Ki Sabzi

Kundru Ki Sabzi

Kundru Ki Sabzi

Veg Vegan

A simple stir-fried dish made with ivy gourd, spices, and herbs, served as a side dish.

Cuisines

Jharkhand

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Total: 40 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

250 grams kundru (ivy gourd)
2 tablespoons mustard oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon amchur (dried mango powder)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 inch ginger, grated
2 medium green chilies, slit
salt to taste
2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash the kundru thoroughly and slice them into thin rounds.
  2. 2 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it reaches smoking point, then reduce the heat to medium.
  3. 3 Add cumin seeds to the oil and let them splutter.
  4. 4 Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
  5. 5 Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and slit green chilies. Sauté for another minute.
  6. 6 Add the sliced kundru to the pan and stir well to coat with the spices.
  7. 7 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix everything well.
  8. 8 Cover the pan and let the kundru cook on low heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. 9 Once the kundru is tender and cooked, sprinkle amchur powder and mix well.
  10. 10 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a richer taste, you can add a pinch of garam masala at the end of cooking.