Ingredients
25o gms thondekayi/ tendle/ gerkins
4 tsp oil
1 tsp mustard
Curry leaves
Pinch of hing
1/2 tsp turmeric pdr
Salt to taste
Jaggery to taste (optional)
Little tamarind pulp
To make a coarse paste you need:
1/2 cup fresh grated coconut
3 red chilies
1 tsp mustard
Grind the above ingredients coarsely
Procedure
Wash gherkins, trim the ends, and cut into 2 or 4 pieces lengthwise
Cook gherkins in cooker with a little salt and 1/4 cup water, only for one whistle
Don't overcook Gherkins
Heat oil in a pan, add mustard. When it starts crackling add curry leaves, turmeric powder, Hing
Add boiled gherkins, ground masala paste, and toss well.
Add salt, jaggery, and tamarind pulp, mix well and cook for 5 mins till it becomes dry
Serve hot with hot rice, sambar, and papad
You can use the same recipe for french beans or long yard beans too.
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