How long does Thondekayi Palya take?

28 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 18 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Thondekayi Palya serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Thondekayi Palya vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Thondekayi Palya spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Thondekayi Palya?

1 grams Dry Red Chilli, 2 grams Curry leaves, 10 grams Green Chilli, 500 grams Ivy Gourd, 1 grams Turmeric Powder, 3 grams Red Chilli Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Thondekayi Palya?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Thondekayi Palya?

About 123 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Thondekayi Palya

Name: Thondekayi Palya
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Karnataka
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Urad Dal (split); 1 grams Dry Red Chilli; 2 grams Curry leaves; 10 grams Green Chilli, Slit; 500 grams Ivy Gourd, Thinly Sliced; 1 grams Turmeric Powder; 3 grams Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 60 ml Water, For Cooking; 20 grams Coconut (Grated), Grated

28 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 18 min

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Also known as thondekai palya, tindora sabzi, dondakaya fry · Veg · Dry sides

Dry sides Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free Low carb Jain

Thondekayi palya, a Karnataka dry side of ivy gourd cooked with mustard, urad dal, curry leaves and grated coconut. Medium-spicy, serves 4, about 30 minutes.

Low calorie

Ingredients

12 items

4 people

Oil2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Urad Dal (split)1 tsp
Dry Red Chilli1 grams
Curry leaves2 grams
Green Chilli, Slit10 grams
Ivy Gourd, Thinly Sliced500 grams
Turmeric Powder1 grams
Red Chilli Powder3 grams
Salt1 tsp
Water, For Cooking60 ml
Coconut (Grated), Grated20 grams

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	123kcal	492kcal
Protein	2.4g	9.6g
Carbohydrate	8.5g	34g
Fat	10g	40g
Fibre	3.2g	13g
Sugar	1.8g	7.2g

Method

1
Wash the ivy gourd and trim both ends. Slice it thinly. Slit the green chillies, break the dry red chilli and rinse the curry leaves.
2
Heat oil in a kadai on medium flame for 1 minute until hot. Add mustard seeds, urad dal, dry red chilli, curry leaves and green chilli. Fry for 1 minute until the mustard seeds splutter and the dal turns light golden.
OilMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)Dry Red ChilliCurry leavesGreen Chilli
3
Add the sliced ivy gourd and fry on medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes until it is coated with the tempering.
Ivy Gourd
4
Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt and water. Cover and cook on low flame for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring twice, until the ivy gourd is tender and the water has dried.
Turmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderSaltWater
5
Add grated coconut and mix gently. Cook uncovered on low flame for 2 minutes until the palya is dry and the raw smell of the spices has gone.
Coconut (Grated)

Before you start

How long does Thondekayi Palya take?: 28 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 18 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Thondekayi Palya serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Thondekayi Palya vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Thondekayi Palya spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Thondekayi Palya?: 1 grams Dry Red Chilli, 2 grams Curry leaves, 10 grams Green Chilli, 500 grams Ivy Gourd, 1 grams Turmeric Powder, 3 grams Red Chilli Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Thondekayi Palya?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Thondekayi Palya?: About 123 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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