Fried Tendli Sabji | Fried Ivy Gourd Recipe

 

Ivy Gourd, also known as Tendli or Gilora, can be made in a variety of ways, however, I have made the fried version. Have a look at its recipe.

Ingredients (3-4 Servings) : 

• Ivy Gourd - 1 kg
• Onions - 4
• Tomatoes - 1-2
• Ginger Paste - 1 Tsp
• Garlic - 6-7 Cloves
• Powdered Spices - Kashmiri Chilli Powder - 1 Tsp, Turmeric Powder - 1/2 Tsp, Dhanajeera Powder - 1 Tsp, Sambhar Powder - 1/2 Tsp
• Sugar - 1 Tbsp
• Salt to Taste
• Oil for deep frying

Method : 

• Cut each ivy gourd vertically into 4 pieces and deep fry them with a little salt.
• Take out the fried ivy gourd, drain out the excess oil and keep aside.
• In the same utensil, just leave 4-5 tbsp of oil, draining the rest.
• Fry finely chopped garlic andonions and fry them till they are golden brown.
• Now, add finely chopped tomatoes to it and cook till they are soft.
• Add ginger paste, salt, sugar and powdered spices to it and fry them for 2 minutes.
• Once the oil separates from the mixture, add the fried ivy gourd to it and cook them for 5 minutes, covering it with a lid.