Baked dondakaya Vepudu

Baked dondakaya Vepudu

Yet another half Microwave’d and half baked vepudu  . Tastes similar to that of one you get in south Indian hotels and the catch is its with 1/2 tablespoon oil  . Total done without hassle in 10-15 minutes . Here is the recipe

INGREDIENTS :

Dondakaya :- 1/2 kg  sliced longitudinally

Peanuts :- a handful

Salt :- as required

Oil :- 1/2 tablespoon

Curry leaves :- 4-5

All tempering :- urad dal, chana dal, jeera (1/2 tea spoon each)

Chilli powder :- 1 teaspoon(Adjust)

METHOD :-

1. Take a borosil container (Something suitable in microwave) add peanuts and microwave them at 80% for 2-3 minutes and crush them into coarse powder with a  grinder.
2. Add a bit of oil and all tempering ingredients, curry leaves , microwave for 45 seconds at 80% power.
3. Add gherkins /dondakaya and remaining oil mix well, and bake them at 200C for 7 minutes first.
4. Next add salt , chilli powder  and coarse peanuts and bake them for 8-10 more minutes.
5. (Note :- temperatures vary according to microwave so choose the best)
6. Serve hot