Tendli Sukka

Tendli Sukka

Tendli Sukka

Veg Vegan

A dry preparation of ivy gourd stir-fried with shredded coconut and traditional spices, a popular side dish in Konkani meals.

Cuisines

Konkani

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Total: 35 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Ivy Gourd 250 grams Ivy Gourd
oil 2 tablespoons Oil
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
Curry Leaf 8-10 Curry Leaf
Coconut 2 tablespoons Coconut , grated
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
tamarind paste 1 teaspoon Tamarind paste
Green Chili 1 Green Chili , slit
jaggery 1 teaspoon Jaggery
salt Salt , to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash the tendli 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 and curry leaves, and sauté for a few seconds.
  5. 5 Add the sliced tendli and sauté for 5-6 minutes until they start to soften.
  6. 6 Add grated coconut, red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
  7. 7 Mix well and cook for another 5 minutes.
  8. 8 Add tamarind paste, slit green chili, and jaggery.
  9. 9 Stir everything together and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the tendli is well-coated with the spices.
  10. 10 Adjust salt and spices to taste, and remove from heat.

Tips

For a more authentic flavor, use freshly grated coconut and adjust the spice level to your preference.