Jajjeda Thondekayi (Tindora) Palya

INGREDIENTS:

Thondekayi(tindora) - 1/4Kg

Garlic - 5 cloves

Turmeric - 1/4 tsp

Mustard- 1tsp

Few Curry leaves

Red chilli powder - 1tsp

Jaggery - 2tsp

Oil - 1tblsp

Salt to taste

METHOD:

1)Cut thondekayi into 2 pieces and lightly punch with back of your knife.

2)Heat oil in a pan and add mustard and curry leaves.

3)When mustard starts spluttering add garlic and fry for 2 min.

4)Then add thondekayi and let it cook in medium low heat for 10min.Do not add water.Stir in between.

5)When thondekati is cooked add salt,turmeric,jaggery,red chilli powder and mix well.Cook for another 3 mins.

6)Turn off the heat and serve with hot rice or roti.

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