Ivy Gourd Peanuts Stir Fry

Ivy Gourd Peanuts Stir fry is my all time favourite curry .It is a classic andhra curry served in special functions at our house. I love the crunchy and nutty flavour in this curry. Here goes how I made this curry :

Ivy gourd Peanuts Stir fry             

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Serves about: 2

Ingredients

• 1/4 Kg of Ivy gourds
• 1/3 Cup of Peanuts
• 1 tsp of Mustard Seeds
• 1 tsp of Cumin seeds
• 1 tsp of Channa Dal
• 1 tsp of Urad Dal
• A pinch of Asafoetida
• 4-5 Curry Leaves
• 2-3 Whole Red Chillies
• 1 tsp of oil
• 2 tsp of Red Chilli powder
• 2 tsp of Gram flour
• Salt to Taste

Method

• Wash Ivy Gourds and Slit them into half in middle and cut into half and repeat the same for others.
• Heat oil in pan, add  peanuts and next 7 ingredients and fry them till they turn brown .
•  Add the cut ivy gourds to the tempering and salt ;cover them and cook for 5-10 minutes on low flame.
• Now add red chilli powder and gram flour to it and fry another 2 minutes .(You can add Sambhar powder too ,Optional) and switch off the stove.

 Serve this curry warm with steamed rice .

My Notes

• You can cut the ivy gourds into any shapes as you wish.
• Please try to retain the colour of the curry by not overcooking the dish.Always cook on low-medium flame.