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Ivy gourd stir-fry is the most simple and easy dish from the Indian Kitchen. They make a tasty and crunchy side dish for anything from rice to bread. As mezhukkupuratti is one of the main dishes in Onam sadya, try out the diabetic-friendly vegan and vegetarian dish from 'My Eating Space'.
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Ivy Gourd Stir-fry

Ivy gourd stir-fry makes a crispy and tasty stir-fry. The recipe needs very less ingredients but tastes wonderful. They can be called a medicinal dish that will help to keep the diabetics under control.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 2
Author: myeatingspace.com

Ingredients

  • 1/4 lb ivy gourd
  • 2 garlic clove crushed
  • 1/8 cup onion chopped
  • 2-3 green chilli sliced lengthwise through
  • 1 sprig of curry leaves
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil or canola oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Wash tthe ivy gourd in cold water 2-3 times. Cut and remove both ends.
  • Slice them into very thin disc shape.
  • Heat oil in a pan.
  • Add the crushed garlic and saute for a few seconds.
  • Then saute onion until soft and translucent.
  • Add the green chilli and curry leaves and stir-cook for a few seconds.
  • Add the turmeric powder. Again stir-cook for some 20 seconds.
  • Add the sliced ivy gourd and salt. Mix well.
  • Cook on medium heat stirring occasionally until the ivy gourd is crisp and well cooked (~10 minutes).
  • Remove from heat.
  • Serve hot with rice, chapati or even roti.