KonkaniRecipes

tenDli ani batata upkari

posted: 24.07. 2006, 14:50

Gherkin and Potato Sidedish

Gherkin is called tenDli in Konkani and tonDekaayi in kannada. It is widely used by konkanis in preparing a variety of sides and is also used in curries. Another variation of this tendli ani batata upkari is to use tender cashewnuts instead of potatoes.

Ingredients

• 1 cup tendli ( cut into long pieces)
• 1 medium sized potato cut into long pieces
• Red chillies – 3
• Mustard – 1 teaspoon
• Curry leaves
• Grated coconut – 2 tablespoons
• Oil for seasoning
• Salt to taste

Method

• Heat oil in a kaDai.
• Add mustard. After the mustard stops sputtering, add the chillies cut into bits and curry leaves.
• Now add the tendli and potato pieces, salt to taste and fry on a small flame for a few minutes.
• Now add about half a cup of water (add more water if it is not enough), close the lid and cook the upkari till the water evaporates and the kaDgi is cooked.
• Finally garnish with grated coconut.

Tips

• Tendli takes longer to cook than most other vegetables. So to speed up the cooking, this upkari can be prepared in a cooker.

Preparation time: 20 minutes