"Tendli" or Gherkins or Ivy gourd is a very common vegetable.
It contains vitamin A, B1, B2, and C. It also contains minerals like calcium, phosphorous, iron, copper and potassium. It also helps purify blood tissue, enhances digestion, and stimulates the liver.
In Konkani cuisine we make different dishes with this vegetable, and it is most famous use in in "Bibbe Upkari" or Raw Cashewnut Stir Fry.
Today I made "Tendli Thalasani" which is nothing but Stir fried Tendli or Gherkins, using dry red chillies and garlic.
This dish is a great accompaniment with rice and dalithoi, and is the perfect example of a simply but tasty meal.
