Masala Tendli talasani

‘Talasani’ are the dishes prepared by shallow frying the vegetables in oil.So water should not be used at any point.Tendli (Ivy gourd) talasani is the konkani dish prepared by stir frying tendli in oil,it is very easy to make and amazingly delicious dish.Me and my aai are big fan of this dish.

The original recipe of this dish is very simple which my mother taught me but I have added some spices in the dish to make it more chatpata (tasty).Hot rice,a simple dal and fried ivy gourd is a complete meal i would cherish anytime.

Talasani tastes best if coconut oil is used as it imparts a very nice flavor to the dish.However coconut oil is not a must and any other cooking oil can be used.The flavor of the tendli,oil and seasonings used takes these tiny gourds to another level.

                                                   

Tendli cut into long pieces and apply salt 

        
        Ingredients

• Ivy gourds/ tendli 2 cups (cut in long pieces)
• Red chili powder (1tsp)
• Turmeric powder (½ tsp)
• Coconut Oil (3-4 tablespoons)
• Chat masala powder (½ tsp)
• Coriander powder (½ tsp)
• Jeera powder (½ tsp)
• Lemon juice (1-2 tsp)
• Salt (as per taste)

        Method of preparation 

• Wash tendli well.Remove both the ends and cut into long  pieces.
• Apply salt(as per taste)and set aside for 10 minutes.
• In a kadhai, heat oil and transfer the tendli into it.
• On the medium flame fry them slowly,uncovered.Stir them in between.
• When they are half done add chili powder,turmeric powder,chat masala powder,jeera powder,coriander powder and mix well.Now fry them for some more time on low medium flame.
• When the tendli(ivy gourd)turns crispy brown and cooked well sprinkle some lemon juice.Mix well.
• Put off the flame.Serve hot with rice and dal.

      Note

• These should be fried on low medium flame.If they are not fried till they become crispy brown they remain tender from inside and do not taste good.
• While selecting the tendli for talasani all the ripe ones should be discarded as it will not taste good.
• If you like to make simple version of this dish the just add salt,chilli powder and turmeric powder to the dish and omit all the other ingredients.

        Happy cooking!