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
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250 grams | Ivy Gourd |
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2 tablespoons | Mustard oil |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1 teaspoon | Coriander powder |
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1 teaspoon | Amchur , dried mango powder |
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1 medium | Onion , finely chopped |
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2 cloves | Garlic , minced |
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1 inch | Ginger , grated |
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2 medium | Green Chili , slit |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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2 tablespoons | Cilantro , chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Wash the kundru thoroughly and slice them into thin rounds.
- 2 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it reaches smoking point, then reduce the heat to medium.
- 3 Add cumin seeds to the oil and let them splutter.
- 4 Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- 5 Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and slit green chilies. Sauté for another minute.
- 6 Add the sliced kundru to the pan and stir well to coat with the spices.
- 7 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix everything well.
- 8 Cover the pan and let the kundru cook on low heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 9 Once the kundru is tender and cooked, sprinkle amchur powder and mix well.
- 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.