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    Recipe Index » Sabzis

    Tondli chi bhaji recipe (Maharashtrian tendli sabzi)

    Published: Jul 26, 2015 · Last Modified: Oct 25, 2017 by Kanan Patel / 7 Comments

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    Tondli chi bhaji recipe - a dry vegetable dish aka sabzi made from Ivy gourd. It is flavored with goda masala aka special maharashtrian spice blend.

    Tondli chi bhaji recipe | Maharashtrian style tendli sabzi

    Ivy gourd is known as tondli in marathi language. It is also called tendli, tindora, kundru in other languages. This is the vegetable that I cook with very often. So I have already shared tindora aloo masala . And today I am sharing Maharashtrian style tendli sabzi aka tondlichi bhaji.

    This is healthy dish that you can make it on daily basis. I usually pack the sabzi in hubby’s lunch box with roti and sliced onion-cucumber on side.

    For making this sabzi, goda masala used. I have used homemade goda masala. But you can use store bought as well. In absence of goda masala, you can use garam masala as well. But you will definitely miss the flavors.

    Check out other Maharashtrian recipes
    Amti dal  //  Batatyachi bhaji  //  Bharli bhendi  //  Misal pav


    How to make Tondli chi bhaji (Step by Step Recipe with Photos):


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    1) Wash the tindora very well under running cold water. Let the excess water drain out.

    2) Cut the head and tail (top and bottom part) and discard it. Then slice it into discs.
    Tondli chi bhaji recipe | Maharashtrian style tendli sabzi

    3) Heat the oil in a pan on medium heat. Once hot add mustard seeds. Let them pop.

    4) Then add turmeric powder and hing.
    Tondli chi bhaji recipe | Maharashtrian style tendli sabzi

    5) Immediately add prepared tondli.

    6) Mix well.
    Tondli chi bhaji recipe | Maharashtrian style tendli sabzi

    7) Add salt and red chili powder.

    8) Mix very well, so all the oil and spices coated to the ivy gourd.
    Tondli chi bhaji recipe | Maharashtrian style tendli sabzi

    9) Cover it with the lid. Lid should have slight high edge on the side or rim. Pour glassful of water on it. and let it cook. As the water heats up, it creates the steam inside the pan. And tondli will get cook into that steam.

    10) Cook till they are soft and tender. Do stir once in the middle.
    Tondli chi bhaji recipe | Maharashtrian style tendli sabzi

    11) Then add goda masala.

    12) Stir well and cook for a minute. Then turn off the stove.
    Tondli chi bhaji recipe | Maharashtrian style tendli sabzi

    13) Lastly add grated coconut and chopped coriander leaves.

    14) Mix well and it is ready to serve.
    Tondli chi bhaji recipe | Maharashtrian style tendli sabzi

    If not serving right away then keep it covered, so it stays warm.

    Serving suggestions: Serve tondlichi bhaji with roti/phulka or paratha. It can be served as a side dish with dal and rice.

    Tondli chi bhaji recipe | Maharashtrian style tendli sabzi

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    Tondli chi bhaji recipe (Maharashtrian style tendli sabzi)

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    US measuring cups are used (1 cup = 240 ml)
    Author: Kanan
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian,Maharashtrian
    Calories: 160kcal
    Servings 2 servings
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    US measuring cups are used (1 cup = 240 ml) See details

    Ingredients  

    • 250 grams or 2 cups Tondli (tindora or tendli or ivy gourd ) cut into discs
    • 2 tablespoons Oil
    • ¼ teaspoon Mustard seeds
    • ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
    • a pinch Hing (Asafoetida)
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon Goda masala
    • 1 tablespoon Coconut (fresh or frozen), grated
    • 1 tablespoon Cilantro or coriander leaves finely chopped

    Instructions 

    Preparation:

    • Wash the tindora very well under running cold water. Let the excess water drain out.
    • Cut the head and tail (top and bottom part) and discard it.
    • Then slice it into discs.

    Making tondli chi bhaji:

    • Heat the oil in a pan on medium heat. Once hot add mustard seeds. Let them pop.
    • Then add turmeric powder and hing.
    • Immediately add prepared tondli. Mix well.
    • Add salt and red chili powder. Mix very well, so all the oil and spices coated to the ivy gourd.
    • Cover it with the lid. Lid should have slight high edge on the side or rim. Pour glassful of water on it. and let it cook.
    • As the water heats up, it creates the steam inside the pan. And tondli will get cook into that steam.
    • Cook till they are soft and tender. Do stir once in the middle.
    • Then add goda masala. Stir well and cook for a minute.
    • Then turn off the stove.
    • Lastly add grated coconut and chopped coriander leaves, mix.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.5g | Protein: 1.9g | Fat: 14.1g | Saturated Fat: 1.9g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 618mg | Potassium: 257mg | Fiber: 3.8g | Sugar: 4.1g
    *Nutrition information is a rough estimate for 1 serving
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    Comments

    1. Nirav

      August 06, 2015 at 10:08 am

      Hi
      Thanks for the info.

      Reply
    2. Nirav

      August 05, 2015 at 8:27 am

      hi Kanan

      Hope all is well! Recipe looks just great but can you tell me what is goda masala?

      thanks,

      Reply
      • Kanan

        August 05, 2015 at 10:09 am

        Goda masala is special spice blend from Maharashtra. It is commonly known as Maharashtrian garam masala.

        Reply
    3. Kannan Ramasamy

      July 26, 2015 at 10:48 pm

      All your recipes are very good and clearly explained step by step. Best wishes for your efforts. Keep going.

      Reply
      • Kanan

        July 27, 2015 at 3:26 pm

        Thank you

        Reply
    4. Anjana

      July 26, 2015 at 5:22 pm

      Hey Kanan, how are you?? Been meaning to comment for a while. You have been posting so many interesting recipes, loved the masala corn you posted. Planning to make it soon for my mom who is visiting from India currently. Hope all good at your end. Take care

      Reply
      • Kanan

        July 26, 2015 at 5:30 pm

        Hi Anjana, I am doing good. Hope you and your mom likes it. Have great time with your family.

        Reply
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