Kundru Ki Sabji or Tendli Recipe
Kundru ki Sabji, also known as Tendli or Ivy Gourd Sabji, is a popular dish from the Indian cuisine, made with a vegetable called Kundru or Tendli (Ivy gourd). It is a simple and healthy dish that can be enjoyed with rice or roti. Here is a basic recipe for making Kundru ki Sabji:
Ingredients:
- 500g Kundru (Ivy gourd)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 green chilies, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon of cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon of coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
- Salt, to taste
- 2 tablespoons of oil
- 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro, for garnish
Instructions:
- Clean and trim the ends of the tendli. Slice them into round shape.
- In a pan, heat oil, add cumin seeds and let it crackle.
- Add the onions and sauté until they are translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and green chilies and sauté for another 2 minutes.
- Add the tendli and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Add salt to taste, mix well and cover the pan with a lid.
- Cook the tendli on medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes or until it is tender and fully cooked.
- Once the tendli is cooked, turn off the heat and garnish with chopped cilantro.
- Serve the Kundru ki Sabji hot with rice or roti.
You can add some other vegetables like tomatoes or potatoes to make it more flavorful and nutritious.
You can also make it more spicy by adding more green chilies or red chili powder.
Let me know in the comment box if you have any questions or suggestions.
Nutrition information
Based on the above ingredients, here's the nutrition information for the recipe provided
Serving size: 1/4th of the recipe (approximately 125 grams)
Calories: 101 kcal
Total fat: 7g
- Saturated fat: 1g
- Trans fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 288mg
- Total carbohydrates: 9g
- Dietary fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 2g
- Protein: 2g