Goan Tendli Bhaji Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Goan Tendli Bhaji Recipe, wash the ivy gourd and cut off the ends

Step 2: Slit them lengthwise in quarters

Step 3: Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan

Step 4: Once the oil is hot, add mustard seeds and let them splutter

Step 5: Add cumin seeds and curry leaves

Step 6: Add onions and saute till golden

Step 7: Add Ivy gourd, salt, red chilli powder, coriander powder and turmeric powder

Step 8: Toss the veggies to mix with the tempering

Step 9: Keep sauteing for a couple of minutes on medium heat

Step 10: Add salt and about 1/2 cup of water and mix everything well

Step 11: Now cover and cook in low heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until the ivy gourds are tender

Step 12: Make sure not to overcook the Tindora though

Step 13: The Tindora should be soft but slightly crunchy

Step 14: Add grated coconut and allow all the water to dry up with stirring

Step 15: Check for salt and adjust spices if needed, allow to sit for a minute and switch off

Step 16: Goan style tendli bhaji is ready

Step 17: Serve Goan Tendli Bhaji along with Goan Chana Ros, Steamed Rice and Phulka for an everyday meal