Ivy Gourd / Dondakaya fry with Ginger and Green Chillie Paste

Ingredients :

• 1/4kg Dondakayalu / Ivy Gourd
• 1 pinch Turmeric Powder
• 3 Green Chillies
• 11/2 inch Ginger
• Salt to taste

For Popu :

• 1/2 sp Mustard Seeds
• 1/2 sp Urad Dal
• 1 Red Chilli crocked
• Curry Leaves
• 2 sp Oil

Preparation :

• Wash green chillies, ginger and grind into a coarse paste & keep aside.
• Wash and trim the ivy gourds and cut into lengthwise pieces.
• Cook ivy gourd pieces along with salt and turmeric powder.
• Heat oil in a pan add popu ingredients and fry for 2mins.
• Add curry leaves, cooked tindora pieces and stir.
• Next add ground allam mirchi paste and mix well.
• Continue to cook for 2mins on medium flame and stir well.
• Turn off the flame and transfer into a serving bowl.
• Dondakaya allam pachi mirchi curry is ready to serve, serve with hot rice.