Tendli Miriyapito | Peppered Ivy-Gourd
Tendli Miriyapito is a simple yet tasty dish made with Tendli (Ivy-gourd). The only tedious part of this recipe is slitting /lightly smashing every ivy-gourd. This step is very important to let all the flavours seep into them. The ivy-gourd is pressure cooked with pepper and other assorted spices. Although the primary flavour is from pepper, this dish has sweet and sour overtones.
This is a simple yet hearty veggie accompaniment to a meal and pairs well alongside rice and meat preparations. Give it a try!
Tendli Miriyapito
Ingredients
- 300 gm Tendlin (Ivy-gourd), ends cut
- 1 tsp Pepper powder, preferably coarsely ground
- ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Cumin powder
- ½ inch Ginger, finely chopped
- 1 no Onion, medium sliced
- 1 no Green chilli, slit
- 5 no Dried kokum skins (see notes)
- 20 gms Jaggery, powdered
- 1 tbsp Ghee
- Salt, as acquired
- ¼ cup Water
Instructions
- Lightly smash each ivy-gourd with a pestle (see notes)
- Pressure cook the lightly smashed ivy-gourds with the rest of the ingredients, on high heat until the first whistle goes off.
- Once the cooker has cooled down and the weight has loosened, open and give it a good mix and serve
Notes
- The ivy-gourd need to be opened up for the flavours to seep into. We can slit them with a knife but that’s plain-jane and time-consuming. Lightly smashing them with a pestle is quicker and lends a rustic look to the dish
- the kokum skins can be substituted with lime juice or tamarind but it won’t have the same visual excitement and zing that kokum skins provide
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A very easy recipe with minimal ingredients and a very authentic taste. Have tried many recipes earlier , but this was the best. I was skeptical to use the kokum skins, but I went ahead and used it and I’m so glad I did it. This is a Wonderful recipe👌and thank you for sharing it.
Thank you Jess for trying out my recipe and for this wonderful review!
TENDLI MIRIYAPITO – Heard a lot of it but never prepared it since no idea of the procedure. Tried your recipe today. Simple but awesome taste. Thanks.
Thank you Nancy for trying out the recipe. Glad you loved it!
Simple yet delicious, loved the dish. A true delight to your tastebuds. Must try recipe!
Thank you Lyna for this feedback. Much appreciated.