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    Home » Curry Recipes

    Last Updated: July 17, 2020 | First Published on: October 6, 2010 by Hari Chandana Ponnaluri

    Dondakaya Nuvvu Pettina Kura ~ Tindora Curry with Sesame Seeds

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    ~ Dondakaya Nuvvupodi Koora ~
    Ingredients :Ivy Gourd / Tindora : ¼ kg
    Sesame Seeds : 1 tbsp
    Whole Red Chillies : 3 to 5
    Mustard Seeds : 1 tsp
    Chana Dal : 1 tsp
    Urad Dal : 1 tsp
    Turmeric Powder : ¼ tsp
    Curry Leaves : 1 stem
    Oil : 2 tsp
    Salt to taste

    Method :

    Dry roast the sesame seeds and red chillies till golden brown color. Switch off the flame and let it cool completely. Grind the roasted sesame seeds in a blender into powder and set aside. Wash and chop the ivy gourd and pressure cook for 3 whistles. Heat oil in a vessel and add the mustard seeds, chana dal and urad dal and allow them splutter. When the seeds stop popping, add the curry leaves and fry for few seconds. Then add the cooked ivy gourd, salt, red chilli powder and sesame seeds powder to it and fry for few minutes. Turn off the heat and serve hot with rice or roti.

    Other Names : Nuvvu Pindi Dondakaya Kura, Dondakaya Nuvvpappu Koora, Ivy Gourd Curry with Sesame Seeds, Dondakaya Nuvvula Koora.

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    1. harini says

      October 06, 2010 at 4:53 pm

      good one..

      Reply
    2. Swathi says

      October 06, 2010 at 3:53 pm

      Tindora curry looks delicious Hari.

      Reply
    3. Priya says

      October 06, 2010 at 5:33 pm

      Slurpp, fingerlicking tindora curry..yumm!

      Reply
    4. Sayantani says

      October 06, 2010 at 5:44 pm

      I have planted a small tindora sapling but am bookmarking this recipe as I love this vegetable and this is a very tasty dish.

      Reply
    5. Santosh Bangar says

      October 06, 2010 at 5:58 pm

      looking tasty and delicious

      Reply
    6. Kairali sisters says

      October 06, 2010 at 6:23 pm

      Looks delish and a tempting click...

      Reply
    7. Yummy Team says

      October 06, 2010 at 6:59 pm

      Never tried anything like this..Looks superb!!

      Reply
    8. Suja Sugathan says

      October 06, 2010 at 9:02 pm

      Looks super delicious..nice clicks

      Reply
    9. RAKS KITCHEN says

      October 07, 2010 at 5:58 am

      Nice recipe,I love this very much with roti and rice too!

      Reply
    10. NIDHYA says

      October 07, 2010 at 1:13 am

      Simple and good..

      Aaha Oho

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