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Dondakaya Avakaya | Andhra Tindora Achar | Ivy Gourd Pickle
Aruna
In Andhra, we make pickles with a range of vegetables, and this Dondakaya Avakaya is a perfect example of Andhra’s legendary pickling tradition. Do try it, and I assure you will love it.
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Course
Accompaniment, Pickle
Cuisine
Indian, South Indian, Telangana
Servings
4
People
Calories
74
kcal
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
100
gms
Dondakaya, Ivy Gourd, Tendli, Tindora
Spices
2
tsp
Mustard Seeds
1/4
tsp
Fenugreek Seeds
3
tsp
Red Chilli Powder
1/4
tsp
Turmeric
Other Ingredients
6
tsp
Oil
1/2
tsp
Mustard Seeds
4 to 6
Curry Leaves
1
Pinch
Asafoetida
1/2
tsp
Salt
Instructions
Getting the Dondakaya Ready
Wash the ivy gourd well and wipe it clean.
Air-dry the gourds by spreading them on a cotton cloth for about 1 hour. This is an optional step but one I follow to increase the life of the pickle.
Cut the ends off the ivy gourds.
Cut the ivy gourds vertically into thin strips. I cut each piece into about 6 vertically strips.
Making the Spice Powder
In a ladle, over medium flame, dry roast the fenugreek seeds till they start to change colour and become aromatic.
Grind the mustard seeds and roasted fenugreek seeds together to a coarse powder.
Making the Dondakaya Avakaya
In a kadhai or wok, over medium, heat 1 tsp of oil.
Add the cut gourd and stir-fry till the pieces soften a bit and just start to change in colour.
Transfer the fried vegetable to a plate and set aside to cool.
In the kadhai, heat the remaining oil.
Add mustard seeds and wait till the splutter.
Turn off the heat, and immediately add curry leaves and asafoetida.
Let the oil cool.
Add chilli powder, mustard+fenugreek powder, turmeric, and salt.
Mix well.
Add the fried ivy gourd pieces, and mix well.
Let the Dondakaya Avakaya rest overnight.
Ways to Enjoy Dondakaya Avakaya | Tindora Achar
Mix with hot steamed rice topped with sesame oil.
Serve as a die to dal rice or dahi rice.
Nutrition
Calories:
74
kcal
Carbohydrates:
2
g
Protein:
1
g
Fat:
7
g
Saturated Fat:
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat:
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4
g
Trans Fat:
1
g
Sodium:
317
mg
Potassium:
71
mg
Fiber:
1
g
Sugar:
1
g
Vitamin A:
484
IU
Vitamin C:
27
mg
Calcium:
24
mg
Iron:
1
mg
Keyword
Dondakaya Avakaya, Dondakaya Nilava Pachadi, Ivy Gourd Pickle, Kakarakaya Nilava Pachadi, Tendli Che Lonche, Tindora Achar
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