Tindora

This is a recipe learnt from my friend Sunitha that has become a favourite with my husband and me ! If you do not like the chopping, you could always pick up a packet of frozen tindora and Vadilal is my favourite brand in terms of frozen foods. I use Vadilal for frozen drumsticks, shredded coconut and on days i am lazy or have a tight schedule tindora. Taste wise there is no difference between the fresh and frozen tindora.

Ingredients:
3 pinches Aesofetida powder (Hing)
1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon corriander powder
1/2 kg tindora
4 table spoons oil
2 red chillies
2-3 curry leaves
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste

Method
1: Clean the tindora and cut each tindora into 4 pieces length wise
2. Put the same in a microvave safe dish or plate, sprinkle a little water and microwave for 6 minutes. I have heard that those who dont have microwave can pressure cook for one whistle and remove immediately from heat.
3. Heat the oil. Add the mustard seeds and wait until they splutter. Add the curry leaves and red chillies. Add the Hing powder (i generally press the bottle thrice). Thereafter add the tindora, and the rest of the spices.
4. Cook on medium for about 20 minutes until done stirring occassionaly.