Godambi Thondekai Palya

Posted on February 9th, 2009 by Nirupama Sriram Godambi Thondekai Palya Share

Side dish prepared using Cashew nuts and Ivy gourd.  This dish is very popular in coastal regions of Karnataka, as Cashew nuts are grown abundantly in these areas.

Time Required: 20 Minutes + Soaking time
Serves: 3

godambi-thondekayi-palya

Ingredients:
1 Cup Whole Godambi/Cashew nuts
1 Cup Thondekai/Tindora, Ivy Gourd  chopped lengthwise
1tbsp Oil
½ tsp Sasve/Mustard Seeds
½ tsp Kadalebele/Bengal Gram
½ tsp Uddinabele/Black Gram split
¼ tsp Arishina/Turmeric Powder
3 Green Chilies, Slit
Few Curry Leaves
½” piece Bella/Jaggery
¼ Cup Fresh Coconut, Grated
Coriader leaves for garnishing

Method:
Soak Cashew nuts in water for 20 minutes. Heat oil in a Kadai/pan and add Kadalebele/Bengal Gram, Uddinabele/Black Gram split and when they turn pink add Mustard Seeds and when they splutter add Turmeric Powder, Curry leaves and Green Chilies.  Add Thondekayi, soaked Godambi/Cashew nuts, Jaggery, Salt and mix well.  Add one cup water and close the kadai and cook until the water is absorbed.  Open the kadai add Coconut and Coriander leaves and mix well.  Remove to serving dish and serve hot with Phulka or with plain Rice and Saaru.

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6 Responses to “Godambi Thondekai Palya”

  1. Paru, on February 15th, 2009 at 2:21 am Said:

    Nirupama,

    You have a great collection of recipes..I am from mysore too and it was so nostalgic..

  2. Nirupama Sriram, on February 16th, 2009 at 2:42 pm Said:

    Hi Paru,
    Thanks for your comments.
    Regards,
    Nirupama

  3. bharathy.y, on November 16th, 2009 at 3:28 pm Said:

    hi nirupama,

    am also from mysore….please tell me whether the recipe for masalapuri in your website is that of mysore masala puri style…because now i stay in bangalore and i miss my mysore masalapuri…please let me know ….

    love
    bharthy

  4. Nirupama Sriram, on November 16th, 2009 at 6:19 pm Said:

    Hi Bharathy,
    I know what you miss, the green gravy Masala Puri of Mysore. I am not very sure about the ingredients they use. Try the recipe that I have posted and let me know how it tastes.
    Regards,
    Nirupama

  5. Mrudula, on November 23rd, 2009 at 3:24 pm Said:

    Hi Nirupama,

    Your articles will be good. Thanks for that.. :)

    Can u please post recipes and easy-Quick cooking tips for busy working ladies and mothers who have less time at kitchen. Thanks once again.. :)

    Regards,
    Mrudula.

  6. Nirupama Sriram, on November 23rd, 2009 at 4:06 pm Said:

    Hi Mrudula,

    Thanks for your feedback. Many of the recipes that I have posted are easy to make. I feel pressure cooking is the best to save time.

    Will be posting more…so keep reading.
    With best wishes,
    Nirupama

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