Dondakaya curry

 

Dondakaya onion fry

Dondakaya - 2 lbs chopped into small chunks
onion - 1 M
mustard - 1/4 tsp
Jeera - 1/2 tsp
urad dal - 1/2 tsp
Garlic - 6 cloves
Dry Red chili - 1

Curry leaves - 10 chopped

Green chili - 1 chopped

Ginger garlic paste - 1/2 tsp
Red chili powder - 3/4 tsp
Turmeric - 1/4 tsp

Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp

Cumin powder - 1/4 tsp
salt - 3/4 tsp
oil - 2-3tbsp
coconut powder ( optional)

Method:

1. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard, jeera, urad dal, garlic, and Dry Red chili, and fry nicely
3. Now add onion, green chili, and curry leaves and fry till onions turn light pink.

4. Now add dondakaya, mix well, and close the lid for 10 mins on low-medium flame, stirring in between.

5. Now add ginger garlic paste and mix well for a min or two

6. Now add turmeric, salt, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and mix well 

7. Close the lid and cook for 5 minutes on a slow flame.
8. Garnish with coconut powder ( optional)

9. Switch off the flame and serve with hot rice.