Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Tindora (Dondakaya/Kovakkai) – sliced | 500 grams |
| Garlic – finely chopped | 4 cloves |
| Green Chilli – finely chopped | 1 |
| Coriander (Dhania) Leaves – finely chopped | 3 tablespoons |
| Roasted Peanuts (Moongphali) – roughly crushed | 1/4 cup |
| Turmeric Powder (Haldi) | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Mustard Seeds | 1 teaspoon |
| Sunflower Oil | 2 teaspoons |
| Lemon Juice | 1 teaspoon |
| Salt | To taste |
Instructions
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Prepare the Tindora: Begin by washing and drying the tindoras thoroughly. Slice them into small spherical pieces and set aside.
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Roast the Peanuts: In a pan, dry roast the peanuts on a slow flame until they turn golden brown. Allow them to cool, then roughly crush them using a mortar and pestle. Set the crushed peanuts aside.
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Sauté the Aromatics: In the same pan, heat the sunflower oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add the finely chopped garlic and green chilli, sautéing until the garlic becomes golden and crispy.
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Cook the Tindora: Add the sliced tindora to the pan along with the turmeric powder. Season with salt to taste, and mix well to coat the tindora with the spices. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. The tindora should soften but retain its crunchy texture.
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Add the Peanuts and Coriander: Once the tindora is cooked, add the crushed peanuts and chopped coriander leaves to the pan. Stir everything together until well combined.
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Finish with Lemon Juice: Turn off the heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the sabzi. Mix well to incorporate the lemony tang into the dish.
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Serve: Maharashtrian Tindora Sabzi With Peanuts is now ready to be served! It pairs wonderfully with Jowar Bhakri, Amti (Maharashtrian Dal), Steamed Rice, and a Chickpea and Peanut Salad for a wholesome, Maharashtrian-inspired weekend meal.
This flavorful sabzi, rich in crunch and spice, makes for a delightful addition to any meal. Its simplicity and wholesome ingredients make it perfect for a diabetic-friendly diet, and the roasted peanuts add a wonderful texture and nutty flavor that elevates the humble tindora. Whether you enjoy it on its own or as part of a larger Maharashtrian feast, it’s sure to be a hit!