Andra Style Ivygourd Masala Recipe | Dondakaya Masala Curry Recipe
Andra Style Ivygourd Masala is a traditional Andhra recipe ,a yummy masala paste is used and then ivy gourd/kovakkai/Tendli is cooked in the gravy till perfection.
In a pan dry roast the coriander seeds. Sesame seeds, along with cardamom pods and Cloves until fragrant and switch off the flame. Allow it to cool down completely.
Meanwhile heat another pan with oil once its hot add Mustard seeds, cumin Seeds, Urad Dal and Channa Dal. Let them splutter also add curry leaves. To this add in the onions and saute till glossy.
Next add in the kovakkai. Slice the kovakkai into 4 slices till its ¾ length. Don’t slice it fully. Add the kovakai to the pan and cover and cook in a medium flame for 5 mins. Meanwhile add the roasted ingredients to a blender, to this add in the roasted deskinned peanuts along with ⅓ cup water and grind it to a fine paste.
Now add in the ginger garlic paste and saute till raw smell leaves .Next add the turmeric powder, Chilli powder and Salt.
Mix well and cook till the masala blends together. Next add in the tomatoes mix well and then cover and cook for another 2 mins.
Next add in the ground paste along with 1 cup of water. Mix well and then cover and cook in a low flame for 10 mins stir in regular intervals and then open and cook till the desired gravy consistency is reached. Finally garnish with coriander leaves and switch off the flame.
Notes
Add water as per your consistency you need the gravy.
Goes well with rice as well as roti.
Adjust the spices as per your taste preference.
Keyword Andra Style Ivygourd Masala, Dondakaya Masala Curry, Kovakkai Masala