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Mangalorean Manoli Bheeja Upkari Recipe - Ivy Gourd & Cashew Sabzi
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Mangalorean Manoli Bheeja Upkari Recipe - Ivy Gourd & Cashew Sabzi

A vegetarian Mangalorean recipe with tindora (dondakaya/ kovakkai) - (manoli), cashew nuts - (tender ones), tablespoons fresh coconut - grated. Ready in 30 min, serves 4.

Curated byKavya Sharma🇮🇳

Calories
585kcal
Estimated Cost
275-425
Carbs67g
Protein39g
Fats18g
Servings Scaler
4

Instructions

17 steps
  1. 1

    To begin making Mangalorean Manoli Bheeja Upkari Recipe (Ivy Gourd & Cashew Sabzi), soak the cashews in warm water and a little salt for about 10 minutes

    cashew nuts - (tender ones)(1/2 cup)salt - to taste
  2. 2

    Wash the Ivy gourd and cut off the ends

  3. 3

    Slit them lengthwise in quarters

  4. 4

    Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan

  5. 5

    Once the oil is hot, add mustard seeds and let them splutter

    mustard seeds(1/2 teaspoon)
  6. 6

    As the mustard splutters, add split black gram and fry till them till it turns golden brown

    mustard seeds(1/2 teaspoon)
  7. 7

    Break in the dry red chillies into half into the kadai and add curry leaves along

    dry red chillies - broken (adjust to taste)(3)curry leaves - a few
  8. 8

    After a few seconds of frying them, add the cashew nuts, slit manoli or ivy gourd and turmeric

    cashew nuts - (tender ones)(1/2 cup)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/4 teaspoon)
  9. 9

    Toss the veggies and cashews to mix with the tempering

    cashew nuts - (tender ones)(1/2 cup)
  10. 10

    Keep sauteing for a couple of minutes on medium heat

  11. 11

    Add salt , sugar and about 1/2 cup of water and mix everything well

    sugar(1 teaspoon)salt - to taste
  12. 12

    Now cover and cook in low heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until the ivy gourds are tender

  13. 13

    Make sure not to overcook the Tindora though

    tindora (dondakaya/ kovakkai) - (manoli)(300 grams)
  14. 14

    Both the Tindora and cashew nuts should be soft but slightly crunchy

    tindora (dondakaya/ kovakkai) - (manoli)(300 grams)cashew nuts - (tender ones)(1/2 cup)
  15. 15

    Add grated coconut and allow all the water to dry up with stirring

    tablespoons fresh coconut - grated(3)teaspoons coconut oil(2)
  16. 16

    Check for salt and adjust spices if needed, allow to sit for a minute and switch off

    salt - to taste
  17. 17

    Serve Mangalorean Manoli Bheeja Upkari Recipe (Ivy Gourd & Cashew Sabzi) with Steamed Rice, Bendekayi Koddel/Bolu Huli Recipe and Aralu Sandige Recipe for lunch

    cashew nuts - (tender ones)(1/2 cup)

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