Ivy Gourd Leaves Sabzi

- submitted by Raji Ramakrishnan

(Kovakai Ilai Kootu, Tindoora Patta Sabzi)

Ivy gourd leaves are good for stomach to reduce acidity. This was told by one of my friend.  I had it regularly for a period of one month and 50% of my stomach related problems were solved.

Recipe For Ivy Gourd Leaves Sabzi

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Serves: 1

Ingredients

• Ivy gourd leaves - 1 cup (chopped)
• Onion - 1/2 (finely chopped)
• Moong dal - 2 tblsp
• Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp
• Garlic - 2 pods (chopped)
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
• Asafoetida - 1/8 tsp
• Green Chilies - 2 (chopped)
• Salt - to taste
• Oil - 2 tsp

Method

1. Heat oil in a kadai and add the cumin seeds.
2. When it splutters, add the chopped green chilies, onion, garlic pods and sauté for a minute.
3. Add the moong dal and sauté for another two minutes.
4. Add the chopped leaves, salt, turmeric powder, asafoetida and sauté till everything is well cooked.

Serving Suggestion

• Serve hot with dal rice, sambar rice or chapatti.

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