Tendli Green peas Sukke (Green peas Ivy gourd Masala Curry)

Ivy gourd is called Tendli in Konkani.Tendli Green Peas Sukke is a Konkani style coconut based spicy dry Peas masala curry made with Green peas,Ivy gourd and spice powders. A tasty side dish goes well with rice and dal curry.

The following ingredients are needed to prepare Tendle Green peas Sukke (Green peas Ivy gourd Masala Curry)

Ingredients:-

Dry Green peas.   -1cup
Ivy gourd (Tendli). - 8
Salt.                       - to taste
Bilimbi (Bimbul.    ) -3 or Tamarind. - a small piece.

For spicy Coconut Masala Mixture :-

Grated Coconut.   -1/2 cup
Red chilly powder. -1 and 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder.   -1/4 tsp

For Seasoning:-

Cooking oil.      - 2tsp
Urad dal.           -1tsp
Mustard seeds. -1 tsp
Curry leaves.     -1spring


Instructions:-

1. Wash and soak dry Green peas in water for 8 hours or overnight.Pressure cook the soaked Green peas adding 1tsp Salt and required water just to cover the Green peas for 3 whistles on high flame. Keep aside.

2. Wash the Ivy gourd (Tendli) in water 2/ 3 times and remove dust. Trim both the ends of each Ivy gourd and chop each into 4 lengthy pieces. Boil the Ivy gourd pieces in little water and little Salt till soft and keep aside.

3. Wash and chop Bilimbi fruits into small pieces and keep aside. Or soak Tamarind in water and extract the Tamarind pulp and keep aside

4. In a mixing bowl add the grated Coconut, Red chilly powder and Turmeric powder. Mix all the ingredients in the bowl together and keep aside spicy Coconut Masala mixture.

Method:-

1. Heat Cooking oil in a wide bottom pan and add Urad dal and saute well.Splutter Mustard seeds and saute well.

2. Add the boiled Ivy gourd pieces and saute well.

3. Add the cooked Green peas and mix with the Ivy gourd pieces.

4. Add the chopped Bilimbi pieces or add Tamarind pulp and mix well.

5. Add the spicy Coconut Masala  mixture and mix well. Sprinkle little water and saute well and cook for 2 minutes on low flame. Then switch off the flame.

6. Transfer the Green peas Ivy gourd Masala curry in a serving bowl.

A tasty Tendli Green peas Sukke (Green peas Ivy gourd Masala Curry) is ready to serve as a side dish with rice and dal curry.