Ivy Gourd (Tindora, Thondekayi) Fryums (Sandige) | ತೊಂಡೆಕಾಯಿ ಸಂಡಿಗೆ ~ 2 Types (ವಿಧ)

Sun dried Ivy Gourd, an accompaniment with Rice Meals!

Ingredients (ಬೇಕಾಗುವ ಪದಾರ್ಥಗಳು):

Type 1 (ವಿಧಾನ 1):

2 Kgs Ivy Gourd (Tindora, Thondekayi)  |  ತೊಂಡೆಕಾಯಿ

2 cups Sour Buttermilk  |  ಹುಳಿ ಮಜ್ಜಿಗೆ

Big pinch of Asafoetida  |  ದೊಡ್ಡ ಚಿಟಿಕೆ ಇಂಗು

Salt to taste  |  ರುಚಿಗೆ ತಕ್ಕಷ್ಟು ಉಪ್ಪು

Type 2 (ವಿಧಾನ 2):

1 Kg Ivy Gourd (Tindora, Thondekayi)  |  ತೊಂಡೆಕಾಯಿ

1/2 - 3/4 tsp Chilly powder  |  ಮೆಣಸಿನ ಹುಡಿ

1/3 tsp Turmeric powder  |  ಅರಶಿನ ಹುಡಿ

Big pinch of Asafoetida  |  ದೊಡ್ಡ ಚಿಟಿಕೆ ಇಂಗು

Salt to taste  |  ರುಚಿಗೆ ತಕ್ಕಷ್ಟು ಉಪ್ಪು

Recipe (ಮಾಡುವ ವಿಧಾನ):

Wash the ivy gourds, remove the edges and cut them into medium thin long pieces as shown in the picture below.

Type 1:

Put Ivy gourd pieces, salt, Asafoetida, buttermilk in a vessel. Mix or toss them well, cover the lid and keep it overnight.

Next day morning, remove the Ivy gourd pieces from the buttermilk and spread it in a plastic sheet | Areca Leaf | Plate and sun dry.

In the evening put it back to left over buttermilk, mix well. Cover the lid and keep it overnight. Next day morning sun dry & repeat this step until all the buttermilk is over (1-2 days). 

Sun dry this for next 6-8 days. Store them in an airtight container.

Fry this in oil and serve. 

It goes well with Rice with Curd, Thambli, Raitha, Majjige Huli etc.

Type 2: 

Put 1 cup of water in a vessel, add salt, chilly powder, turmeric powder and bring it to boil.

Add the chopped ivy gourds and cook them in medium high flame until water content gets evaporated.

Spread it in a Areca Leaf | Plastic Sheet or Plate and sun dry for 6-8 days. Store them in an airtight container.

Fry this in oil and serve. It goes well with Rice with Curd, Thambli, Raitha, Majjige Huli etc.

Tips (ಸಲಹೆ):

 * Store the properly dried Fryums in airtight containers or plastic covers. If not, it will get spoilt soon.

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