Bharwa Parwal Curry
- 01
- September
- 2015
I used to host lavish dinner parties in the past. Which would have me begin the cooking process a day or two in advance. Those were the days! For the last couple of years, I have slowed down on everything. Especially during the holidays. It’s not that I do not make a big deal about having […]
Parwal Sabzi – Veggie Challenge
- 24
- August
- 2015
When I was twenty, I proudly proclaimed that ‘I am a carnivore’. I hated anything that looked green. In my mind, all vegetables are boring and tasteless. But the reality was that I hadn’t really tried many different kinds! When, time compelled…I started exploring many vegetables. My gateway vegetable was Ivy Gourd and Bitter Melon. […]
Tindora Chutney – Andhra Special
- 09
- April
- 2013
Also Known As Tindora Chutney, Kovaikai Thuvaiyal. Dondakaya Pachadi. Ivy Gourd Chutney. Gherkins Spread. Vegetable Chutneys and Spreads are perfect choice for creating a complete meal. They just add a variety of flavor without a lot of work from your part! If you are looking for a twist in the chutneys??? Then, this is an […]
Tindora-Khopara Subzi / Dondakaya-Copra Kura
- 06
- March
- 2011
Ivy Gourd n Dessicated Coconut Stir-Fry: Other Names: Kovaikkai-Copara Thengai Varuval. Kovakka Thoran. Dondakaya-Kobari Kura. Ingredients: Ivy Gourd 1/2 kilo – finely choppedDry coconut – sliced and grated 1 cupGarlic 4-7 cloves – choppedSaltTurmeric 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonCurry leaves fewMustard seeds 1/4 spoonCoconut oil few spoons. Method: Dry toast dessicated-grated coconut till golden-brown. Further […]
Super Hot Tinda Vepudu
- 21
- June
- 2010
Tinda Vepudu:(Andhra Style) Kovaikai Poriyal. Tindora Subzi. Tendli Vepudu. Tendli Kari. Tinda Masala. Gerkins Varuval. Kovakai Varuval. Dondakaya Vepudu. Ingredients: Ivy Gourd 1 cup – sliced Garlic with skin 4-7 cloves crushed Dry red chilies 3 crushed Salt Turmeric 1/4 spoon Chili powder 1 spoon Peanuts – toasted 1 fistful – grated Sesame oil few […]
Stuffed Tinda / Gutti Dondakaya – Andhra Special
- 10
- May
- 2010
Stuffed Kovaikkai:(Andhra Special) Kovakka Nirachadhu. Gutti Dondakaya. Stuffed Tinda. Stuffed Tindora. Bharwa Tindora. My Mommy never bought nor prepared Tinda at home. As a child never saw this vegetable. My whole life was from hostel to hostel and mess to mess. I sometimes really missed how the food tastes at home:( When I was in […]
Ivy Gourd Leaves with Lentils
- 05
- February
- 2009
Kovai Ilai Dhall: Ivy Gourd Leaves Soup. Kovai Thazhai Dhall. Kovaikkai Keerai Kothu Paruppu. Gherkins Leaves in Food preparations. Dhondakai Greens in Cooking. Tinda / Tindora Leaves in cooking. Dondaikai Koora Pappu Chaaru. Ivy Gourd is considered as weed in many parts of the world and even in India. It comes under the Cucurbitaceae family(Family […]
Kovaikkai Sambar
- 09
- October
- 2008
Tinda Sambar: Kovaikkai Sambar. Dhondakkai Sambar. It used to be another boring Sambar in University Hostel! They will make this sambar 2-3 times a weak! We hated it! But not anymore….now I rarely spot this veggie in the market! I got so little this time(that was the last few pieces left in an Asian Grocery […]
Kovaikkai Thengai Poriyal
- 09
- October
- 2008
Tinda Thoran: Ivy Gourd Poriyal. Baby cucumbers Stir-fry. Kovaikkai Poriyal. Dhondakai Kopara Koora. Method: Ivy gourd – slice them (1/4 kilo)Dry coconut – grated 1 small cupGreen chilies 1-2SaltTurmeric pinch(optional)Mustard seeds 1/4 spoonCurry leaves fewOil few spoons. Method: Grate coconut and chilies together in a blender, set aside! In a wok, heat oil. Add mustard […]
Tindora Masale Bhaath – Ivygourd Masala Rice
- 19
- March
- 2008
Kovaikkai Masale Bath:> Tindora Masale Bath. Dondakkai Bath. Kovaikkai Saadham. Gherkins Spice Rice. Ingredients: To Be Toasted Each Separately And Powdered Togather: Coriander seeds 2 spoonsChana dal 2 spoonsUrad dal 2 spoonsDry red chilies 6Fenugreek seeds 1-2 spoonsWhole black pepper 1 spoonCinnamon 2 sticksCloves 3Cumin seeds 1 spoonDry coconut grated 1/4 cupBlack Sesame seeds 2 […]
