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    Home » Indian recipes » Curries and Lentils

    air fryer tindora fry | fried ivy gourd in air fryer

    24th June 2023 by bhavana bhatia Leave a Comment

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    Ivy gourd or scarlet gourd is known by many names in regional India. North Indian calls it Tindora or kundru in Hindi, tondli in Marathi while Odia calls it as toroda, kunduri. We call it kovai, kundri or kovakkai in Malayalam and kovakka in Tamil. Dondakaya in Telugu and Bimbi in Sanskrit. Ivy gourd fry is one of the easiest Indian curries.

    You may stir fry kundru or fry it to make your kurkuri like chips, air fry it or have it pan fried. Crispy fried veggie like kovakkai fry, okra fry and potatoes can make any meal better. Whether it is deep fried or shallow fried in pan. However frying does add to increase oil in your meal. Cooking tindora recipe in air fryer makes it low oil. Other Indian recipes that you can make in the air fryer include air fryer karela , air fryer bharwa baigan & air fryer zucchini.

    tindore - images of all vegetables with names
    tendli/ kundru -ivy gourd

    Learn to make this easy veggie. It is simple to cook. Slice it round or cut it in middle vertically. You can always buy it frozen ivy gourd if raw is not available fresh. Tendli cooks fast and most kids like it. You can pair it with rice or roti for a quick meal. I love having it as a side dish with dal fry and some steamed basmati rice.

    air fried tendli
    air fried tindora
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    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • air fryer fried kundru curry | air fried tendli masala | air fryer ivy gourd recipe
    • Variation & Substitution
    • Storage

    What veg can be cooked in air fryer?

    There are many air fryer vegetable recipes that you can make. Surprised? It is not just for frozen fries onion rings and pizzas.

    I love making air fryer potatoes, air fryer asparagus, air fryer corn,  air fryer yellow squash in it. air fryer red sweet potato, air fryer sweet potato ,air fryer whole cauliflower, air fryer mushrooms ,air fryer broccoli are some easy air frying recipes. There is a huge range of recipes you can make.

    Equipment

    • air fryer
    • mixing bowl
    • oil spray

    Ingredients

    • Ivy gourd / tendli / tindora
    • oil
    • turmeric powder(optional)
    • red chili powder / paprika
    • Coriander powder
    • garam masala / pav bhaji masala or any masala spice mix
    • salt as per taste

    refer to recipe card for details

    Instructions

    For fresh kundru / tendli /ivy gourd

    Wash and dry the fresh ivy gourd.

    air fryer tendli step 1

    Cut kundru down in small pieces.Toss it with 1 /1.5 tbsp. oil.

    air fryer tendli step 2

    Preheat the air fryer for 5 mins at 170 C| 340 F and place the vegetable in the air fryer basket in a single layer without overlap.

    air fryer tendli step 3

    Air fry it for 10 mins at 170 C| 340 F.

    air fryer tendli step 4

    In a mixing bowl, add the semi air fried tendli, spices and 1 tablespoon more oil.

    air fryer tendli step 5

    Now, further air fry the kundru 8 mins at 170 C | 340 F.

    air fryer tendli step 6

    Serve hot with rice or roti.

    air fryer tendli step 7
    air fryer tindora
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    air fryer fried kundru curry | air fried tendli masala | air fryer ivy gourd recipe

    air fryer kurkuri kundru recipe is an easy dish for lunch. You can pair tendli-masala with rice or roti for a quick meal. Learn to make this tindora recipe here.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time18 minutes mins
    Total Time23 minutes mins
    Course: Curries and Lentils
    Cuisine: Indian
    Keyword: air fryer fried kundru, air fryer tendli, ivy gourd in air fryer
    Author: bhavana bhatia

    Equipment

    • Air fryer
    • Mixing bowl

    Ingredients

    • 500 gm ivy gourd / kundru / tendli
    • 2-3 tbsp. oil
    • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
    • ½ teaspoon garam masala powder or pav bhaji masala or any masala mix
    • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder optional
    • ½ teaspoon red chili powder or as per taste
    • salt as per taste

    Instructions

    For fresh kundru / tendli /ivy gourd

    • Wash and dry the fresh ivy gourd.Cut kundru down in small pieces.Toss it with 1 /1.5 tbsp. oil.
    • Preheat the air fryer for 5 mins at 170 C| 340 F and place the vegetable in the air fryer basket in a single layer without overlap. Air fry it for 10 mins at 170 C| 340 F.
    • In a mixing bowl, add the semi air fried tendli,spices and 1 tablespoon more oil.
    • Now, further air fry the kundru 8 mins at 170 C | 340 F.

    For frozen kundru

    • Preheat the air fryer for 5 mins at 170 C| 340 F and place the vegetable in the air fryer basket in a single layer without overlap. Air fry it for 11 mins at 170 C| 340 F.
    • In a mixing bowl, add the semi air fried tendli,spices and 1 tablespoon more oil.
    • Now, further air fry the kundru for 8 mins at 170 C | 340 F.
    • Serve hot with rice or roti.

    Notes

    A simple variation is to cook kundru with just spices with onion/ginger/garlic. Garnish it with some fresh coconut.
    You need to add the onion,ginger,garlic with the spices to semi fried ivy gourd and cook in the airfryer.
    You may use a cooking spray instead of tossing in oil.

    Variation & Substitution

    For frozen kundru

    Earlier we could get only frozen kundru from Indian grocery store. Hence, we used this method to make kundru fry. Frozen ones has extra water so needs extra minutes to get crispy.

    • Preheat the air fryer for 5 mins at 170 C| 340 F and place the vegetable in the air fryer basket in a single layer without overlap. Air fry it for 11 mins at 170 C| 340 F.
    • In a mixing bowl, add the semi air fried tendli , spice powders and 1 tablespoon more oil.
    • Now, further air fry the kundru for 8 mins at 170 C | 340 F.
    • Serve hot with rice or roti.

    Serve air fried tindora hot with rice or roti.

    You can use frozen kundru instead of fresh ones for air fry kundru. Cooking time of frozen tindora recipe, increases by 1 minute. It is better to use the frozen variety if fresh ones look fatter than slim versions.

    Storage

    Store this gluten free cut ivy gourd curry for 2-4 days in refrigerator. Store leftover cooked okra in airtight container. It tastes great the next day too.

    Top tip

    Always reheat the left overs. You may even add a spoonful of garlic powder and paprika or cayenne pepper while reheating to make it extra spicy.

    If you are looking to choose a safe air fryer , read our detailed article on choosing a safe air fryer.

    FAQ

    Is tindora red inside good or bad?

    Red tendli means it is slightly ripe. You can still eat them. Air fried tindora will still taste the same. Generally the red ones are slightly fatter from my experience.

    Does ivy gourd taste like cucumber?

    Yes tendli does. It looks and tastes similar and can be eaten raw too.

    Is ivy gourd good for cholesterol?

    It is anti-inflammatory. Tendli aids in the prevention or treatment of diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension and obesity.

    Conclusion

    All in all, air-fried tindora is the easiest and healthiest way to get crunchy ivy gourd. This is a healthier version of the classic deep-fried kundru and its super easy to make at home. Try this easy ivy gourd recipe and savor the crunchiest air fryer fried kundru as a delightful and healthy snack or great side dish.

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    Hi,I am Bhavana & this is my wonderland of recipes.I have been in IT for 15+ years have always loved writing.My husband Gaurav & I,love to cook, click & host people

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