Tindora Aloo Sabzi

Tindora is rich in beta carotene and the roots of the plant have been used in many parts of the world to treat joint pains. It also helps regulate blood sugar and has anti - oxidants. As kids this was one of the vegetables for which we took instant liking. My in-laws house in Hyderabad used to get buckets of this vegetable like every week. This creeper grows really fast.

Preparation Time : 20 minutes
Cooking Time : 20 minutes
Serves : 2


Ingredients

Tindora - 600 gms cut lenghtwise
Potato - 1 chopped into 2" sticks
Onion - 2 medium sliced
Chilli powder - 1 tsp
Salt - to taste
Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp
Cumin powder - 1/2 tsp
Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp

For Seasoning 

Mustard - 1 tsp
Oil - 2 tbsp

Procedure

1. Trim the edges, soak in water for 15 minutes and then chop the kovakkai lengthwise.
2. Chop the potato into sticks and set aside
3. In a kadai, heat oil, add the mustard, turmeric and the onions.
4. When the onions turn a little translucent, add the kovakkai, salt and chilli powder
5. Mix well and when the tindora is half cooked add the chopped potato and continue to cook till the vegetables are fully cooked.
6. Garnish with chopped coriander and dhania, jeera powder and a little garam masala.
7. Serve with roti