tondekai palya | ivy gourd masala fry | thondekai

Ingredients

• 400 grams / around 1 lb tondekayi/ivy gourd
• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp uddina bele / urad dal
• 1 tsp kadle bele / chana dal
• 15 curry leaves
• 1 tbsp coriander seeds
• around 15 byadagi red chilies(more or less)
• lemon size tamarind – wash and soak it in water
• 2 tbsp jaggery
• 1/2 tbsp salt or salt to taste
• 1/4 cup grated fresh or dried coconut
• chopped coriander leaves
• 1 3/4 cup water