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 Benefits of Tendli, Ivy Gourd

Benefits of Tendli, Ivy Gourd

Tendli is a perineal herb, which is native to Asian countries including India. It has a dark green smooth skin with white flesh and small seeds inside. It is usually harvested in immature stage as the mature tendli is a bit bitter in taste. 


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4 Health Benefits of Tendli

1. Prevents Obesity : Tendli has been known to boost metabolism and thereby prevent obesity. It’s not very high in calorie count as well. 31 calories is all you gain through 1 cup of tendli. Try the recipe of Tendli aur Matki ki Subzi. Click here for Weight Loss Diet.

2.  May Treat Diabetes : Tendli has been used by Ayurveds to treat diabetes due to its ability to improve glucose tolerance and lower blood sugar levels. However it is said that the ivy gourd leaf and its juice is the wonder fraction of this plant. It helps to keep blood sugar levels under check. 

3. Promotes Skin Health : The high Vitamin C in tendli is to be attributed for good skin health. It may help you get rid of wrinkles and some types of skin allergies and diseases. 

4. Good for Digestion : Consumption of tendli can help relive digestive problems like constipation. This may be accredited to its fiber content (1.5 g per cup). Check out the list of other fiber rich foods

A Word of Caution : Tendli has been recognized to cause visible skin allergy to some. If you notice that, kindly contact your doctor immediately. It’s not extremely worrisome. It can easily be treated by general physician.

While not much has been researched about tendli, some health benefits have been highlighted by researchers based on its nutrient profile. 

Nutritive Information for Tendli (Ivy Gourd):

1 cup of tendli is about 150 grams
RDA stands for Recommended Daily Allowance.

Energy – 31 calories
Protein – 4 g
Carbohydrate – 5 g
Fat – 0.3g
Fiber – 1.5 g

Scientific Name of Tendli : Coccinia grandis

See full nutritional details of tendli in Tendli glossary click here.


Benefits Of Tendli Ivy Gourd



tendli matki sabzi recipe | ivy gourd vegetable | tendli sprouts bhaji | healthy tendli sabzi | tendli matki sabzi is a nourishing addition to most healthy Indian menus. Learn how to make ivy gourd vegetable. Chock full of nutrients, this tendli sprouts bhaji is an easy preparation of tendli and matki in a traditional manner, with usual taste-givers like onions, green chillies, tomatoes and spice powders. Getting the matki sprouts ready takes time, but once done the healthy tendli sabzi is easy and quick to make and serve. To make tendli aur matki sabzi, heat the oil in a non-stick kadhai and add the cumin seeds. When the seeds crackle, add the onions and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for a minute or till the onions turn translucent. Add the tendli, matki, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander-cumin seeds powder, salt and ½ cup of water and mix well. Cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Add the tomatoes and coriander, mix well and cook for another minute. Serve hot. What makes this ivy gourd vegetable unique is the combination of tendli and sprouts, which offers calcium, protein and iron in one tasty package; and the addition of tomatoes towards the end of the cooking process, which retains its crunch and juiciness to a great extent. This tendli sprouts bhaji can be enjoyed by those on weight loss regime, PCOS, heart patients, diabetics and all others who aim to eat healthy and have a healthy lifestyle. Tips for tendli aur matki sabzi. 1. Cut the medium sized roundels of tendli. 2. The sprouts after cooking must be slightly crunchy and not mushy. 3. Matki sprouts can be replaced with moong sprouts as a variation. Learn how to make moong sprouts. Learn how to make tendli matki sabzi recipe | ivy gourd vegetable | tendli sprouts bhaji | healthy tendli sabzi | with step by step photos below.

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Benefits of Tendli, Ivy Gourd
 on 18 Oct 19 07:10 PM
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I use regularly as i am suffering form fatty liver and cirhhosis. kindly suggest health benefits .
Tarla Dalal
19 Oct 19 09:19 AM
   Read our articles on https://www.tarladalal.com/recipes-for-Fatty-Liver-Diet-1196
Benefits of Tendli, Ivy Gourd
 on 13 Oct 19 06:43 PM
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Nice post easy explained.
Edited after original posting.
Tarla Dalal
13 Oct 19 07:08 PM
   Nisar, glad you liked the article on tendli.