Goan Tendli Chi Bhaji Recipe with Grated Coconut - Goan Ivy Gourd Stir Fry
Try this Goan Tendli Chi Bhaji recipe, a traditional stir-fry made with ivy gourd and grated coconut. A light and flavorful dish that's great with rice or roti.
Goan Tendli Chi Bhaji is a flavorful stir-fry made with ivy gourd (tendli) and topped with freshly grated coconut. This light, vegetarian dish is a staple in Goan cuisine and is often paired with rice and Goan dal (varan). The use of coconut, curry leaves, and green chilies gives this recipe its signature Goan flavor, making it a simple yet delicious accompaniment for your everyday meals. The natural sweetness of grated coconut enhances the mild flavor of the tendli, making it a must-try dish.
Serve Goan Tendli Chi Bhaji along with Goan Chana Ros, Steamed Rice and Phulka for an everyday meal.
If you like this recipe, you can also try other Goan Recipes for your everyday meals:
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4 Servings
Ingredients
- 500 grams Tindora (Dondakaya/ Kovakkai)
- 2 tablespoons Oil
- 1 Onion , finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
- 2 Green Chillies , finely chopped
- 1 sprig Curry leaves , roughly torn
- 1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania)
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
- 3 tablespoons Fresh coconut , grated
- Salt , to taste
- 6 sprig Coriander (Dhania) Leaves , finely chopped
How to make Goan Tendli Chi Bhaji Recipe with Grated Coconut - Goan Ivy Gourd Stir Fry
To begin making the Goan Tendli Bhaji Recipe, wash the ivy gourd and cut off the ends. Slit them lengthwise in quarters.
Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan. Once the oil is hot, add mustard seed, cumin seeds and let them splutter.
Add onions and saute till golden. Add Ivy gourd, curry leaves, salt, red chilli powder, coriander powder and turmeric powder. Toss the Tendli Bhaji to mix with the tempering.
Stir in 2 to 3 tablespoons of water and mix everything well. Now cover and cook the Tendli Chi Bhaji low heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until the ivy gourds/ tendli are tender, softed and cooked through.
Once the Tendli Bhaji is cooked, check the salt and chilli and adjust according to taste. Stir in the grated coconut and saute for another couple of minutes and turn off the heat.
Transfer the Goan Tendli Chi Bhaji to a serving bowl and serve hot.
Serve Goan Tendli Chi Bhaji along with Goan Chana Ros, Steamed Rice and Phulka for an everyday meal.
