Dondakaya Avakaya | Andhra Tindora Achar | Ivy Gourd Pickle
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.
Ingredients
- 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 kcalCarbohydrates: 2 gProtein: 1 gFat: 7 gSaturated Fat: 1 gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2 gMonounsaturated Fat: 4 gTrans Fat: 1 gSodium: 317 mgPotassium: 71 mgFiber: 1 gSugar: 1 gVitamin A: 484 IUVitamin C: 27 mgCalcium: 24 mgIron: 1 mg