Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Dondakaya pachadi / Tindora / Tendli Chutney

Ingredients:
  • Dondakayalu / Tindora: 250gm
  • Green Chillies: 6-8
  • Tamarind paste: 2 tbsp
  • Turmaric powder: 1/4 tsp
  • Garlic: 4-6 cloves
  • Onions: 1 small
  • Red Chillies: 2
  • Urad Dal: 1/2 tsp
  • Chana Dal: 1/2 tsp
  • Mustard seeds: 1/4 tsp
  • Cumin seeds: 1/4 tsp
  • Pinch of asafoetida 
  • Curry leaves: 8-10
  • Coriander: finely chopped
  • Oil as required
  • Salt to taste
Preparation Process:
  • Fry th green chillies in 1/2 tbsp of oil and set aside.
  • In the same oil fry dondakay / tindor finely chopped for 5 min.
  • Grind the above fried with garlic, tamarind, turmaric, coriander and salt.
  • Just for 1-2 strikes gring onion slices ( onions should not get paste).
  • For seasoning fry the ingredients red chili, urad dal, chana dal, mustard, cumin,curry leaves, asafoetida in a tsp full of oil and add it to the chutney.
  • Serve with dosa, roti, rice. 

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Note

All the quantities mentioned in the recipe are optional.
They can be used according to the taste required.
Because different people like different tastes.
Some like more spicy n some less spicy.
Enjoy the food accordingly.

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