Kumbalanga (Ivy Gourd) Thoran (കുംബളങ്ങാ തോരൻ)
Category: curry — ivy gourd dry stir-fry
Course: side dish | Diet: vegan
Meal roles: sadya
lunch

Shredded kumbalanga (ivy gourd) cooked with coconut; a favourite green side.

Spice level: 2
Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes

Ingredients (per person):
name: Ivy gourd (kumbalanga), split and cut
qty: 150
unit: g
name: Fresh coconut, grated
qty: 20
unit: g
name: Green chillies
qty: 2
unit: num
name: Turmeric
qty: 0.5
unit: g
name: Mustard seeds
qty: 1
unit: g
name: Urad dal
qty: 3
unit: g
name: Curry leaves
qty: 3
unit: num
name: Coconut oil
qty: 7
unit: g
name: Salt
qty: 1.5
unit: g

Steps:
Temper mustard and urad; saute curry leaves and chillies.
Add the ivy gourd with turmeric and salt; cover and steam 8 minutes.
Add the coconut and toss until dry and cooked through.
Serve with rice.

Tags: side
vegan
green