Dondakaya fry andhra style or Dondakaya deep fry or Dondakaya kobbari fry (vepudu) is a crispy and healthy recipe prepared withdry coconut. Dondakaya in english is called Ivy Gourd, Kovakkai fry in Tamil and Tondekayi in Kannada. It is also called 'dondakayakobbari koora'or 'Dondakaya Kobbari Karam' in telugu.
This Tindora Coconut Stir Fry Recipe is made using fresh and tender tindoras and using freshly grated coconut. Tender tindora is turned into a deeply roasted delicious stir fry that is simple yet elegant to serve as part of a special meal. Instead of ccoconutwe can make this with peanuts powder or roasted chana dal powder or sesame seeds powder as well.
But off all tindora fry with coconut powder tastes heavenly. You can refer to my other Dondakaya Masala Curry recipe which is a gravy version made using peanut powder.
Ingredientsfor Dondakaya fry andhra style or Dondakaya deep fry:
1. Dondakaya/Ivy Gourd- 250 gms2. Fresh Coconut Pieces - 1/2 cup
3. Green Chillies - 4
4. Onion - 1 small
5. Curry Leaves - 2 sprigs
6. Coriander Leaves - 4 sprigs
7. Garlic - 6 to 7 pods
8. Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp
9. Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
10. Hing - 1/4 tsp
11. Salt - To taste
12. Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
13. Red Chilli Powder - 2 tsps
14. Coriander Powder - 1 tsp
15. Oil - 4 tbsps
Other healthy fry recipes:
Okra fry andhra style - bendakaya vepudu
Thotakura fry
Carrot Beans Poriyal Recipe
Procedure:
How to make Dondakaya Kobbari Frykooraor Dondakaya Kobbari Karam
1. Wash and cut tindora length wise, you can cut them in any shape as you desire
2. Heat a pan, add oil and when oil is hot, add mustard and cumin seeds
3. Once they splutter add green chilli and onion pieces
4. Add curry leaves, hing and turmeric powder
5. Now add chopped dondakaya and fry till they become soft and nicely cooked
6. Meanwhile in a mixer add fresh coconut pieces, garlic, salt as needed and grind finely
7. When tindora is nicely fried, add salt, red chilli powder, coriander powder and ground coconut powder
8. Mix nicely, cover with a lid and cook for 5 minutes
9. Dondakaya fry andhra style or Dondakaya kobbari fry is ready, you can garnish with coriander leaves and serve with steamed rice and sambar.
