Andhra Dondakaya Ulli Kura Karam Recipe | Dondakaya Poriyal | Kovakkai Curry

Name: Andhra Dondakaya Ulli Kura Karam Recipe | Dondakaya Poriyal | Kovakkai Curry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 500 g Tindora (500 grams Tindora (Dondakaya/ Kovakkai) cut lengthwise); 2 tbsp Sesame Oil (2 tablespoons Sesame (Gingelly) Oil); ½ tsp Mustard Seeds (1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)); 1 sprig Curry leaves (1 sprig Curry leaves finely chopped); ½ tsp Ground Turmeric (1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)); ¼ tsp Asafoetida (1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)); 0 pieces Table Salt (Salt to taste); 2 tbsp Coriander Seed (2 tablespoons Coriander (Dhania) Seeds); 1 tbsp Chana Dal (1 tablespoon Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal)); 1 tbsp White Urad Dal (1 tablespoon White Urad Dal (Split)); 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds (1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (Til seeds)); 1 tsp Cumin Seeds (1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)); ½ tsp Fenugreek Seed (1/2 teaspoon Methi Seeds (Fenugreek Seeds)); 3 pieces Red Chili (3 Dry Red Chilli (adjust)); 15 g Tamarind (15 grams Tamarind gooseberry size); 2 tbsp Peanut (2 tablespoons Roasted Peanuts (Moongphali))

Andhra Dondakaya Ulli Kura Karam Recipe | Dondakaya Poriyal | Kovakkai Curry - Poriyal Recipes (South Indian Sabzi) (Indian)

35 minIndian

Servings4

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Ingredients

For 4 servings

Tindora500 g · 500 grams Tindora (Dondakaya/ Kovakkai) cut lengthwise
Sesame Oil2 tbsp · 2 tablespoons Sesame (Gingelly) Oil
Mustard Seeds½ tsp · 1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
Curry leaves1 sprig · 1 sprig Curry leaves finely chopped
Ground Turmeric½ tsp · 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
Asafoetida¼ tsp · 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
Table Salt0 pieces · Salt to taste
Coriander Seed2 tbsp · 2 tablespoons Coriander (Dhania) Seeds
Chana Dal1 tbsp · 1 tablespoon Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal)
White Urad Dal1 tbsp · 1 tablespoon White Urad Dal (Split)
Sesame Seeds1 tbsp · 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (Til seeds)
Cumin Seeds1 tsp · 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
Fenugreek Seed½ tsp · 1/2 teaspoon Methi Seeds (Fenugreek Seeds)
Red Chili3 pieces · 3 Dry Red Chilli (adjust)
Tamarind15 g · 15 grams Tamarind gooseberry size
Peanut2 tbsp · 2 tablespoons Roasted Peanuts (Moongphali)

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Steps

1To begin making Andhra Dondakaya Ulli Kura Karam Recipe, prep all the ingredients and keep them ready.
2Place the cut Dondakaya in the pressure cooker, sprinkle salt along with 2 tablespoons water and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
3Turn off the heat after 2 whistles and open the pressure cooker immediately by releasing the weight with the fork or placing the cooker under cold running water.
4This is to ensure we don't overcook the Dondakaya/ Tindora. Keep this aside.
5Next step is the roast and grind the masala.
6Heat a small pan over medium heat; add the chana dal and urad dal and roast until they change color.
7Once they are turning a little brown, add the methi seeds, coriander seeds, sesame seeds, cumin seeds, red chillies. Stir for about a minute until they begin to release the aromas.
8Once done, turn off the heat and allow the roasted masala to cool.
9Once cooled, add the masala, the roasted peanuts and tamarind to a small jar of the mixer grinder, add blend to make a powder. Grind this without any water. Keep this aside.
10The final step is to now put together everything for the Andhra Dondakaya Ulli Kura Karam.
11Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan, over medium heat; add the mustard seeds and allow it to crackle.
12Once done, stir in the asafoetida and curry leaves for a few seconds.
13Add the cooked Dondakaya / Tendli/ Tindora and the ground roasted masala. Give it a stir to combine it well.
14Cover the pan and turn the heat to low and cook the Dondakaya Ulli Kura Karam for about 10-15 minutes so that all the flavours get well absorbed to bring in a delicious taste. Check the salt and adjust according to taste.
15Once done, turn off the heat and transfer the Andhra Dondakaya Ulli Kura Karam to a serving bowl and serve hot.
16Serve Andhra Dondakaya Ulli Kura Karam Recipe along with Steamed Rice Recipe, and Andhra Style Bendakaya Charu Recipe for a delicious lunch or dinner.