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.

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.