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    Dondakaya Fry | Andhra Style Dondakaya Vepudu

    Published: Oct 25, 2019 · Modified: Sep 23, 2020 by Srivalli · 6 Comments

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    Dondakaya Fry or Dondakaya Vepudu as it's called in Telugu is a version of this simple dish deep fried and spiced along with peanuts.

    We mostly make stir fry with dondakaya when we make at home. However, when you order lunch thalis in Andhra hotel, you will find they include deep fried vegetables in Lunch Meals or Lunch Thalis. During our visits to Tirupati, I have seen these as part of the lunch meals.

    I have tasted and have made at home too. Like this bitter gourd fry or Tindora spiced along with peanuts, are included.

    Though it's not a common method to make at homes as we try to curb the deep frying, we do try to make these versions at times, especially with bitter gourd and these dondakaya. I am surprised that I haven't clicked pictures of this one. Seeing the picture it must be obvious that it wasn't a planned clicking.

    It was more of our meal that I just clicked. Anyway, it turns out very delicious and an excellent way to enjoy this vegetable.

    For the second day of One country, One category, I have this Tindora Fry Andhra Style.

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    Dondakaya Fry | Andhra Style Dondakaya Vepudu

    Wash and chop the tindora length-wise.
    Heat a Kadai with oil, deep fry the tindora in batches, and drain to a kitchen towel.
    Next deep fry the peanuts and curry leaves.
    Add to the bowl of tindora, add the salt and spice and toss well.
    Serve along with your meal.

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    Dondakaya Fry | Andhra Style Dondakaya Vepudu

    Dondakaya Fry or Dondakaya Vepudu as it's called in Telugu is a version of this simple dish deep fried and spiced along with peanuts.
    Course Main Dish - Dry Sautes
    Cuisine Andhra Pradesh
    Keyword Andhra Vepudu
    By Cook Method Deep Fried, Stovetop
    Occasion Everyday Meal
    By Diet Vegetarian
    Dish Type Deep Fried Dishes, Dry Side Dishes
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings 2 people
    Author Srivalli

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Tindora / Dondakaya
    • 1/4 cup Peanuts
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
    • Handful Curry Leaves
    • Cooking Oil for deep frying

    Instructions

    How to make Andhra Style Dondakaya Vepudu

    • Wash and chop the tindora length wise.
    • Heat a kadai with cooking oil, deep fry the tindora in batches and drain to a kitchen towel.
    • Next, deep fry the peanuts and curry leaves.
    • Add to the bowl of tindora, add the salt and spice and toss well.
    • Serve along with your meal.
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    1. Pavani says

      October 29, 2019 at 7:28 am

      This type of dondakaya fry is quite popular for parties. I love how crispy and yummy they turn after deep frying. Peanuts sure add nice crunch to the dish.

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    2. Srividhya Gopalakrishnan says

      November 01, 2019 at 10:35 pm

      I love both ivy gourd fry and also bitter gourd fry. I tried it at my friend's place and I love it. As you said, I try to avoid deep frying at home too. But once in a while, these are great to relish.

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    3. Vaishali Sabnani says

      November 03, 2019 at 6:57 am

      Wow ! These must have tasted so good ! Even though I don’t make fried food , I will give this a try , i am sure all will love it . It seems to be on the Nutty Karela lines . Awesome recipe !

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    4. Amara says

      November 04, 2019 at 3:26 pm

      This is one of my favourite ways to make Dondakaya, fried and crunchy. Peanuts on top of that is surely delightful.

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    5. Harini Rupanagudi says

      November 05, 2019 at 11:53 pm

      I agree with Pavani that this is a party favorite. I have never deep fried dondakaya but know that it tastes heavenly.

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    6. Rajani says

      November 10, 2019 at 1:51 am

      Peanuts must add a good crunch to the dish I am really craving for traditional South Indian platter like that one now after a week of pastas and rotis 🙂

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