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Thondekai palya, a simple, easy to prepare dish and also very ideal for chapati.
Thondekai (Tindora, tindori, tindoori in hindi, Ivy gourd in English) is
claimed that it helps regulate blood sugar levels. Therefore, Ivy Gourd
is sometimes recommended for diabetic patients.

Ingredients:
Thondekai (Tindora) : Chopped
Onion - 1 chopped finely
Jeera - 1 tsp
Potato - 1 Chopped
Curry Leaves : 1 strand
Mustard seeds: 1 tsp
Haldi: 1 tsp
Grated Coconut : 3 tbsp
Rasam powder : 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil : 3 tbsp
Asafoetida: 1/2 tsp

Procedure:
1. Put 1 1/2 or 2 tbsp oil in frying pan. Heat oil, add mustard
seeds on spluttering, add jeera, curry leaves, chopped potatoes, onion,
chopped Thondekai (Tindora), Turmeric powder, salt to taste and
asafoetida. Fry for few minutes and close with a lid till all the
veggies are cooked.
2. Make sure veggies are soft enough. Once it is done, add Rasam Powder and grated coconut. Mix well and fry for a minute.
Your delicious Thondekai Palya is ready to serve with chapathi.

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