Ivy Gourd - 3

This is one of the finest dishes with ivy gourd.

As i am looking for ivy gourd fry in different way, i came across with this recipe , i prepared this and this tastes really good.

Preparation time : 15 mins + 20 mins
Serves : 2 to 3

Ingredients :

Ivy gourd : 1/4kg
Coriander powder : 1 tbsp
Cumin powder : 1 tbsp
Red chili powder : 1 tbsp
Garlic cloves : 2
Onion : 1
Cashew nust : 5
Coconut powder : 1 tbsp
Coriander leaves : one spring
Salt : to taste
For seasoning :
Mustard seeds : 1/4 tsp
Cumin seeds : 1/4 tsp
Urad dal : 1/4 tsp
Chana dal : 1/4 tsp
Green chili : 2
Red chili : 1

Method :

Slit each ivy gourd into 4 or 6 pieces length wise.
Mix ivy gourd with coriander powder, cumin powder and red chili powder.
Marinate it for 15 mins.

Take a pan , heat it , add 2 tsp of oil, add ingredients listed for seasoning one by one , saute them a bit, add garlic cubes, saute them, add thinly sliced onion and fry them till they are light brown in color.
Add marinated ivy gourd , salt and mix it.
Cover and cook it on low to medium flame with out adding water for 15 mins, stirring in between occasionally.
Add cashew nut pieces and coconut powder.
If you want you can garnish it with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
Serve you curry with rice.
Enjoy your dish.

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