Tendli or Tondli Masale Bhaat is a traditional Maharashtrian no onion no garlic one-pot meal. This Maharashtrian Tendli bhaat is typically made during gatherings or special occasions. Generally served with a dollop of ghee and accompanied by sol kadhi (Kokum Beverage) or Taak (Buttermilk).
Ingredients
1 cup rice
10 tendli(ivy gourd) slit into 4 pieces
4 tsp oil
1 tsp mustard
curry leaves
1/2 tsp methi seeds(fenugreek)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder(Haldi)
2 slit green chillies
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp lime juice
Coriander leaves
Salt to taste
Cashew nuts for garnishing
Freshly grated coconut for garnishing
Dry roast the following ingredients and make powder:
1 tsp coriander seeds(daniya)
1 tsp cumin seeds(jeera)
1/2 tsp shah jeera(caraway seeds)
1 lavang(cloves)
1/2 inch cinnamon(dalchini)
Procedure
In cooker heat oil, add mustard,
When it splitters, add curry leaves, methi seeds and Haldi powder
Add tendli pieces and a little salt and fry for 5 minutes
Put green chillies, red chilli powder and masala powder and fry for 2 minutes
Add rice and fry for 5 minutes
Add salt to taste, lime juice and 2 cups water and close the lid and cook for 3 whistles
Garnish with coriander leaves, coconut scrapings and roasted nuts
Serve with any raita.
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