Ingredients: 500 grams Tindora (Dondakaya/ Kovakkai) – cut lengthwise,2 tablespoons Sunflower Oil,1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds,1 sprig Curry leaves – finely chopped,1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi),1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing),Salt – to taste,2 tablespoons Coriander (Dhania) Seeds,1 tablespoon Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal),1 tablespoon White Urad Dal (Split),1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (Til seeds),1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera),1/2 teaspoon Methi Seeds (Fenugreek Seeds),3 Dry Red Chilli – (adjust),15 grams Tamarind – gooseberry size,2 tablespoons Roasted Peanuts (Moongphali)
Time in minutes: 35 Servings: 4 Course: Side Dish Diet: Vegetarian
Instructions: To begin making Andhra Dondakaya Ulli Kura Karam Recipe, prep all the ingredients and keep them ready.Place the cut Dondakaya in the pressure cooker, sprinkle salt and turmeric powder along with 2 tablespoons water and pressure cook for 2 whistles. Turn 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.This is to ensure we don’t overcook the Dondakaya/ Tindora. Keep this aside.Next step is the roast and grind the masala.Heat a small pan over medium heat; add the chana dal and urad dal and roast until they change color.Once 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.Once done, turn off the heat and allow the roasted masala to cool.Once 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.The final step is to now put together everything for the Andhra Dondakaya Ulli Kura Karam.Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan, over medium heat; add the mustard seeds and allow it to crackle.Once done, stir in the asafoetida and curry leaves for a few seconds.Add the cooked Dondakaya / Tendli/ Tindora and the ground roasted masala. Give it a stir to combine it well.Cover the pan and turn the heat to low and cook the Dondakaya Ulli Kura Karam for about 3 to 4 minutes so that all the flavours get well absorbed to bring in a delicious taste. Check the salt and adjust according to taste.Once done, turn off the heat and transfer the Andhra Dondakaya Ulli Kura Karam to a serving bowl and serve hot.Serve Andhra Dondakaya Ulli Kura Karam Recipe along with Steamed Rice Recipe, and Andhra Style Bendakaya Charu Recipe for a delicious lunch or dinner.