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 idea…make your dinning experience sensational with this Andhra special Dondakaye Pachadi. This super-fresh spread can be topped over steamed rice or pulkah rotis. Its delicious, high-fiber and nutritious; will be a good choice to make the picky eaters to eat their vegetables. And, for other foodies out there, its another nice experience.

Ingredients

• 2 cups ivy gourd
• 5 dry red chilies
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 2 tsp urad dal (black lentils)
• 1 tsp dry coconut
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp tamarind
• 1 inch ginger
• salt to taste
• 1 pinch asafoetida
• few curry leaves
• 1-2 tsp oil
• tempered spices to garnish
  

  Method

  1. In a wide heavy bottomed pan, heat oil.  Add dry toast all the ingredients mentioned above, except tempering spices and vegetables.When it is aromatic, set aside.
  2. Add the sliced vegetables in the same pan and stir-fry until it wilts and reduces, remove from heat.
  3. Blend and puree the vegetables along with the dry roasted ingredients.
  4. Further, add the tempering spices to it and heat on a skillet until the moisture is all sucked up.
  5. Allow this to cool down to room temperature, store in an air-tight container for later use. Additionally, serve warm to go with your meals.