A tindora recipe, aka ivy gourd athanu
This easy achar recipe includes fresh tindora cut into small chunks and marinated with spicy store bought athanu or achar sambar. It is simple to make and perfect with any Gujarati Thali.
What is tindora?
A vine grown vegetable that mimics flavor of a cucumber but in a much firmer form. The vegetable can be found in various different types, such as long and dark green or short and lime green in color. Both are different varieties and enjoyed based on preference.
Tindora in English
Ivy gourd is what it is commonly known as. Although, not available at large grocery stores you can purchase them in the freezer section at Indian grocery stores. However, this tindora recipe for athanu needs fresh tindora.
Tindora Athanu/Achar
A spicy pickle comination which tastes perfect with almost any Indian meal, but my favorite is a Gujarati Thali! As a little girl, this was my favorite achar since it is spicy and not sour like am ka achar.
Where to purchase
Your local Indian grocery store will carry fresh tindora. If this is not an option, then be sure to check an international market or even an asian grocery store. In some cases, you will be able to readily find this vegetable at those locations. I have had lucky finding tindora at Whole Foods in some cases as well. Again, try to use a fresh vegetable for this tindora recipe.
Some key tips when making this specific recipe.
Tips
- BUYING TINDORA - You can buy tindora at almost any indian grocery store. Be sure it is fresh. When picking them try to find long and thin ones.
- CUTTING TINDORA - When you cut the tindora if it is orange, or any shade of it on the inside, then discard the vegetable. It is no good.
- PICKLING TIP - I prefer to cut mine into small pieces, but you are welcome to leave them big. I find they pickle/marinate quicker when chopped small.
Recipe
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Tindora Athanu/Achar
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped tindora
- 4 tablespoon achar mix (I use Swad brand)
- 1.5 tablespoon oil
Instructions
- Mix all of the ingredients together and enjoy immediately or refrigerate 7-10 days.
- Tip: tindora and methi from the achar become softer as the days of marination increase. This is normal.
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Tindora Athanu/Achar
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped tindora
- 4 tablespoon achar mix (I use Swad brand)
- 1.5 tablespoon oil
Instructions
- Mix all of the ingredients together and enjoy immediately or refrigerate 7-10 days.
- Tip: tindora and methi from the achar become softer as the days of marination increase. This is normal.
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Chicken Shakshuka is a keema shakshuka with meat recipe which is a great Indian Egg Breakfast
Do you like easy meal prep-friendly meals with flavor? Then you must give my chicken shakshuka recipe a try! This chicken and eggs shakshuka for one is easy, delicious, and protein-packed!
Indian flavored ground chicken breast breakfast with eggs is such a delicious meal. I would like to think that this recipe is exactly why breakfast for dinner is acceptable!
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Ingredients
- Chicken Keema (preferably made with grouond chicken breast)
- Eggs
- Fresh Cilantro
- Chopped Fresh Chili Peppers
- Green Onions
Instructions
In a medium heated pan, spread the chicken kheema and leave little pockets that reach down to the bottom of the pan.
Crack an egg into each of those pockets. If cooking chicken breast breakfast for one then feel free to crack just one egg.
Cover the pan with a lid and let it cook on low.
Remove the lid when desired egg texture has been reached.
Sprinkle fresh cilantro, green onions, and green chili peppers on top
Equipment Needed
- Skillet with a lid
- Spatula
- Cutting Board and Knife
Substitutions
- Chicken Keema - Use egg keema instead
Pair it with…
- Toasted Bread and Butter
- Leftover roti
- Siete brand tortillas for a healthier option
- Chips!
- Chai
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Chicken Shakshuka - a 5 Minute Recipe (Shakshuka with Meat)
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- ▢ 1 pound chicken kheema
- ▢ 4 large eggs
- ▢ fresh cilantro, chopped
- ▢ fresh green onions, chopped
- ▢ fresh chili peppers, chopped
- ▢ lemon, optional
Instructions
- In a flat and wide frying pan spread the kheema.
- Make four little pockets to a point where the bottom of the pan is exposed.
- Crack an egg into each of those pockets
- Cover the pan with a lid and cook until the eggs are cooked to your liking.
- Sprinkle cilantro, green chili peppers, and green onions on top before serving.
Notes
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Indian Chicken Kheema Recipe
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- ▢ 1 lb ground chicken
- ▢ 1 tablespoon ginger, fresh and grated
- ▢ 1 tablespoon garlic, fresh and minced
- ▢ 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- ▢ 2 tablespoon coriander powder
- ▢ 1-2 tablespoon garam masala
- ▢ 1 large onion, finely chopped, grated, or food processed
- ▢ 1 large beefsteak tomato, finely chopped
- ▢ 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ▢ ½ cup water (optional but can help mince the meat if that is the texture preferred)
- ▢ oil
- ▢ salt
- ▢ red chili powder
- ▢ chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Heat pan on medium heat and add oil. Once hot add finely chopped onions and saute until golden brown.
- Once the onions have slightly browned add the tomatoes, garlic, ginger, garam masala, tomato paste, salt, coriander powder, some chopped cilantro (optional), and turmeric.
- Allow the mixture to cook for about 3-5 minutes. At this point you can use a hand blender and puree the mixture if you would like. Then add the chicken. SIDE NOTE: I like to mix the ground chicken to remove the “stringed” meat look before cooking.
- Add water (optional). Using a spatula or a ground meat masher, begin to mash and mix the chicken with the tomato and onion mixture. TIP : flatten/squeeze the meat at the bottom of the pan while mixing if you do not have a meat masher. This will prevent the meat from bulking into large clumps.
- Continue to mix frequently for an additional 7-10 minutes on medium heat.
- Once all of the natural water has evaporated, cook for a few additional minutes so that the oil shines through.
- Garnish with the rest of the cilantro and serve.
- Enjoy as a taco stuffing, with wraps, as is with naan, or on top of pizza.
Nutrition
Yes! I use mini cast iron pans from Bed Bath and Beyond. They work great for this recipe or any egg brunch recipe that you want to individualize. My Breville Smart Oven fits 4 cast iron pans with chicken shakshuka at one time.
I place the chicken kheema in bowls and crack an egg on top. The bowl then gets placed in an air fryer for 3-4 minutes at 350 degrees.
Yes! WIth the addition of eggs and chicken breast this is a great meal for high protein diets.
