Tindora Stir Fry - Ivy Gourd Fry in Air Fryer

Crispy Ivy Gourd called Tindora made in air fryer to serve for Indian dinner.

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Tindora Stir Fry - Ivy Gourd Fry in Air Fryer

Learn to make a tasty tindora stir fry or a spicy tindora curry using an air fryer. This vegan Indian vegetable stir fry is full of delicious spices and perfect for dinner.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Indian Food

Cuisine: Indian

Servings: cups

Calories: 125kcal

Author: Prajakta Sukhatme

Ingredients

3 cups Tindora - Ivy gourd - thinly sliced
1 medium onion - thinly sliced

For spice mix

1 Tablespoon Oil
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
½ teaspoon fennel seeds
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
½ teaspoon cayenne or red pepper chili powder
½ teaspoon garam masala powder
½ teaspoon chat masala or amchur powder or lemon juice
½ teaspoon brown sugar or jaggery
Salt per taste
Chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Prepare Tindora

Wash Tindora under cold tap water. Pat dry well to remove moisture. Using a knife, cut Tindora into even thin slices. I like to cut it into disks. You can also cut it julienne style.

Season It

Put cut Tindora in a mixing bowl. Drizzle oil over it. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. It should coat the Tindora well.

Air Fry Tindora

Spray the air fryer basket with some oil. Alternatively, you can use perforated parchment paper.
Arrange seasoned Tindora on the air-fryer basket. Do not overcrowd it. Try to keep it in a single layer.
Set the temperature to 375 °Fahrenheit for 20 minutes. Shake the basket halfway through for even browning.
Remove from the air-fryer. Garnish with optional toppings. Serve warm. Enjoy!

For stove-top Tindora fry

Heat oil in a wok or sauté pan. Add cumin and fennel seeds. Let them sizzle for 1 minute.
Add tindora to it. Cook covered for 10 minutes on low to medium heat stirring in between.
Add the rest of the ingredients. Stir well. Continue to cook for additional 5-7 minutes stirring frequently.
Tindora should be tender and slightly brown when done. Turn off the heat. Garnish the stir fry and serve warm. Enjoy!

Notes

Optional Garnishes and Toppings

Roasted crushed peanuts, Sesame seeds, Shredded coconut, Ajwain ( carrom) seeds, Kasuri Methi ( dried fenugreek leaves ) work very well besides the spice mix mentioned above.

Air Fryer temperatures and timings vary depending on the brand and type of air fryer you are using. So use these guideline as a base and adjust accordingly.

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