Tendle Bibbe Upkari (Tindora Cashew Fry) Recipe
This is one of the famous Mangalorean curries. This recipe is usually prepared during hindu new year, the season when tender cashew nuts are available in the markets. This recipe is common in the konkani weddings or any other functions. Cashew nuts can be substituted with potatoes.

Ingredients
25 ivy gourd (cut into long pieces)
1/2 cup cashew nut halves
6 dry red chillies
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
2 tbsp oil
1 tbsp fresh grated coconut
salt to taste
Directions
1. Soak cashew nuts in water for about 1 hour, wash and pressure cook for about 4 whistles. Keep aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. When they splutter add cut red chillies and saute for about 5 seconds.
3. Now add the ivy gourd, cashew nuts (remove water) and salt to taste.
4. Add about 1/2 a cup of water. Cover and bring it to a boil.
5. Now lower the heat and cover and cook till all the water evaporates.
6. Add coconut and cook for another 1 minute.
7. Serve as a side dish with rice or with pooris.
2. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. When they splutter add cut red chillies and saute for about 5 seconds.
3. Now add the ivy gourd, cashew nuts (remove water) and salt to taste.
4. Add about 1/2 a cup of water. Cover and bring it to a boil.
5. Now lower the heat and cover and cook till all the water evaporates.
6. Add coconut and cook for another 1 minute.
7. Serve as a side dish with rice or with pooris.