Dondakaya Verusenaga Curry

Preparation time : 30 mins

Serves 4

Ingredients:

Donda Kayalu/Tindora - 250gms/1/4Kg - Slit lengthwise

Curry Leaves - 15-20

mustard seeds - 1/4 tablespoon

cumin seeds - 1/4 tablespoon

Turmeric Powder - a pinch

Green Chillis - 2 - Slit lengthwise

Onion - big - finely chopped

Roasted Peanuts - 1/2 Cup

Urad Dal - 1 tablespoon

Red Chilli powder - 3/4 tablespoon

Coriander powder : 1/4 tablespoon

Cumin Powder - 1/8 tablespoon

Garam Masala - 1/8 tablespoon

Salt - as required

Coconut Powder - 1 tablespoon

Coriander leaves - for garnishing

Method:

1. Heat oil in pan, add cumin seeds and mustard seeds and urad dal(allow it to turn red) and saute it.

2. Add curry leaves and gree chillies and saute it for 2 mins.

3. On medium flame, add chopped onions and turmeric powder then saute until onions turn brown then add little bit salt.

4. Add chilli powder, cumin powder, coriander powder and mix well and cook for 4 mins.

5. Add cut tindora and keep stirring them for 2/3 mins. On low flame, Place the lid and cook for 5/6 mins.

6. Add the roasted peanuts and coconut powder and mix. Add garam masala and saute it.

7. Cook on low flame for 4-5 mins without lid. Turn off the heat.