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Goa · Lunch

Goan Tendli Bhaji

Traditional 9. Goan Tendli Bhaji recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• Tendli (ivy gourd) — 500g, halved lengthwise
• Onion — 1 large, thinly sliced
• Tomato — 1 medium, diced
• Garlic cloves — 5-6, minced
• Fresh ginger — 1 tbsp, minced
• Green chillies — 1-2, minced
• Kashmiri chilli powder — 0.75 tsp
• Turmeric powder — 0.25 tsp
• Coriander powder — 0.75 tsp
• Black pepper powder — 0.25 tsp
• Cumin seeds — 0.5 tsp
• Coconut milk — 200ml
• Vegetable oil — 2.5 tbsp
• Curry leaves — 6-8 sprigs
• Salt — to taste
• Water — 100ml
• Grated fresh coconut — 50g (optional)

👩‍🍳 How to make Goan Tendli Bhaji

1. Heat oil in pan over medium flame
2. Add cumin seeds, let pop (15 seconds)
3. Add ginger, garlic, cook 1 min
4. Add onion, sauté 3-4 min until soft
5. Add tomato, cook 2 min
6. Sprinkle chilli powder, turmeric, coriander powder, black pepper
7. Stir well, cook 1 min
8. Add tendli pieces, mix well (2 min)
9. Pour in water, curry leaves, salt
10. Cover, simmer 12-15 min until tendli is tender but not mushy
11. Stir in coconut milk slowly (2 min)
12. Cook uncovered 5-8 min until sauce thickens
13. Add grated coconut if using
14. Adjust salt and heat level
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