DONDAKAYA PALILLU PAKODI CURRY/IVY GOURD PAKODI /KOVAKKA FRY

        Dondakaya Pakodi curry is not only quick and easy to prepare but also it's full of flavors.It is a delicious fritter with crispy exterior and soft interior that can be served as evening snack or served as side dish for lunch.It goes well with white rice along with Sambar Dal's. 

     
HEALTH BENEFITS OF IVY GOURD
  • Helps to lower blood sugar levels
  • Helps to prevent obesity
  • Protects the nervous system
  • Maintains a healthy metabolism
  • Prevents kidney stones
  • Fiber keeps the digestive tract healthy
INGREDIENTS
  • Ivy gourd 25 pieces sliced vertically
  • Gram flour 1/2 cup
  • Rice flour 1/4 cup
  • Turmeric powder 1 tsp
  • Salt as per taste
  • Ginger garlic paste
  • pea nuts 1/2 cup
  • Chili powder 1 tbsp
  • Water 
  • Coriander leaves (optional)
  • Oil for frying
Steps to be followed
1.Heat oil in a pan for deep frying.
2.Wash and slice ivy gourd as shown.
3.Now to the sliced dondakaya add gram flour, rice flour, turmeric powder, chili powder, ginger garlic paste, salt and sprinkle water.
4.Mix well so that Dondakaya is coated well with the dry ingredients.
5.Add dondakaya pieces in batches to the oil and deep fry them in a medium flame.
6.When it looks crispy and evenly colored remove them and transfer them to a plate with paper towel.
7.Now fry the next batch and repeat the process till 
all the dondakaya mixture is over.

8.Now in the same oil deep fry the pea nuts and mix to the fried Dondakaya.
9.Garnish with coriander leaves and our dondakaya peanuts pakodi curry is ready to be served.

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