Maharashtrian Tendli Bhaji is a delicious and healthy stir-fry made with ivy gourd (tendli or tondli), lightly spiced and flavored with roasted peanuts. This simple vegetarian dish is a perfect side for chapatis or bhakri and can also be served alongside rice and dal. The addition of crushed roasted peanuts adds a nutty crunch and complements the earthy flavors of the ivy gourd. This easy-to-make recipe is a staple in many Maharashtrian households, offering a great balance of flavors and nutrients.
Tindora or Tendli, as Ivy gourds are popularly known, is an iron rich vegetable. It has numerous health benefits including, keeping the nervous systems healthy, increasing the metabolism, and keeping the digestive tract healthy. It is also known to be super food producing natural insulin, making it very favourable for people suffering from high blood sugar.
Maharashtrian Tendli Bhaji Recipe is a simple and quick to make tendli recipe with few ingredients. The addition of roasted peanuts adds an amazing crunch to the dish.
Serve the Maharashtrian Tendli Bhaji Recipe along with Jowar Bhakri, Amti (Maharashtrian Dal), Steamed Rice and Chickpea and Peanut Salad as a part of the simple Maharashtrian inspired weekend lunch at home.
If you like this recipe, here are more Tindora/Tendli Recipes such as
- Instant Tindora & Carrot Pickle Recipe
- Mangalorean Manoli Curry Recipe
- Khatti Meethi Tinda Recipe
- Kerala Style Varutharachu Sambar