Gutti Dondakaya Curry

Filling - Heat 2 tbsp of Oil in a pan and saute 4 Red Chillies, a tsp of Cumin seeds, a tsp of Urad Dal, 2 tbsp of Sesame seeds, 3 tbsp of Peanuts, an inch of Ginger piece, 3-4 Garlic cloves, 1/2 chopped Onion and A pinch of Turmeric. Sauté the mixture until onions are golden brown. Make a smooth paste with little water along with Salt to taste.

Curry - Clean, drain and wipe 20 Dondakayalu / Ivy Gourds / Tindora. Cut the ends of for each and at one end, make 2 slits keeping one end intact. Heat 2 tbsp of Oil in a pan and add few Curry Leaves, Dondakayalu.  Saute them for 10 minutes on medium heat or until the rawness disappears. Add the above prepared mixture to the pan and mix well. Add few spoons of water to get the curry to desired consistency.

Remove from heat and serve warm with rice.