Dharmeen's Tendli Ki Sabzi

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 kg ivy gourd
• 2 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 3 1 tsp peeled and finely chopped garlic
• 4 1 tsp finely chopped ginger
• 5 1 tsp sugar
• 6 1 green chilies slit
• 7 1 tsp white sesame seeds
• 8 1 tbsp rice brain oil
• 9 1 5 tsp salt
• 10 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 11 1/4 tsp red chili powder
• 12 2 tbsps finely chopped coriander leaves to garnish
• 13 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
• 14 1/2 tsp coriander powder
• 15 water as required

Steps:

• 1 Heat oil in a wok
• 2 Once the oil is hot add cumin seeds and sesame seeds to it
• 3 Allow to crackle and turn lightly brown
• 4 Now fold in the chopped ginger and garlic and mix thoroughly Cook until the raw smell is gone and it is lightly browned After this fold in the chopped ivy gourd Remember to chop each of the ivy gourd into six slices each
• 5 Mix thoroughly and fold in salt to taste and turmeric powder
• 6 Cover and cook on low to medium heat for a few minutes until well-cooked
• 7 Now fold in all the spice powders that is red chilli powder garam masala powder and coriander powder Mix well
• 8 Allow to cook for a few minutes until tender Fold in sugar and mix well You may add some water as is required to cook the vegetable I prefer it to be dry
• 9 Garnish with fresh finely chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with Indian flatbreads
• 10 Enjoy