Tendli/masale bhaat or Ivy gourd rice
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Ivy gourd is also called as tindora, dundru, tendli or tondekayi. Ivy gourd or tendli is high in fibre which helps in the digestion of food. It is a powerful antioxidant and is known to increase immune system function as well. Ivy gourd is known to be good for treating skin infections too. Tendli or ivy gourd rice is a very popular rice dish in Maharashtra and some parts of North Karnataka. A very delicious one pot meal which can be had plain or with curd or onion tomato raita.
Ingredients
- Basmati rice - 2 cups
- Ivy gourd/tendli - 1 cup (slit vertically thin pieces)
- Cooking oil/ghee - 2 tablespoons
- Mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon
- Cumin/jeera seeds - 1 teaspoon
- A pinch of asafoetida
- A string of curry leaves
- Cashewnuts - 2 tablespoons
- Green chillies - 2 (slit vertically)
- Red chilli powder - 1/2 teaspoon
- Goda masala powder - 1 1/2 teaspoons
- Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
- Sugar - 1 teaspoon
- Coriander powder - 1/2 teaspoon
- Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
- Salt to taste
- FOR GARNISHING
- Grated fresh coconut - 2 tablespoons
- Chopped coriander leaves - 2 tablespoons
Method
Step 1
HOW TO MAKE TENDLI OR IVY GOURD RICE Wash and cut the tendli into vertically thin pieces and keep aside.
Step 2
Wash and soak basmati rice in water for 10 to 15 minutes. Drain the water and set aside.
Step 3
Heat oil or ghee in a pressure cooker. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Once the seeds stop spluttering, add curry leaves, green chillies, asafoetida, cashew nuts and chopped tendli and stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 4
Add turmeric powder, salt, coriander powder, goda masala and mix well. Cook for another one minute.
Step 5
Add drained basmati rice and mix well. Add 4 cups of water and combine together.
Step 6
Add sugar, lemon juice and mix well. Pressure cook on medium flame upto 3 whistles.
Step 7
Once the rice is cooked and steam is settled down, remove the rice in a serving plate. Garnish with coriander leaves and grated coconut.
Step 8
Serve tendli/masale bhaat hot with onion-tomato raita, papads or with just plain curd.
Step 9
NOTES : Goda masala is an important ingredient for this dish. But if you don't have it, you can replace with garam masala. This rice can also be cooked in a heavy bottomed sauce pan instead of pressure cooker.