Tendli Cashew Nut Sabzi serves 2, 120 grams per serving.

208 calories for 1 serving of Tendli Cashew Nut Sabzi, Cholesterol 0 mg, Carbohydrates 7.9g, Protein 7g, Fat 17.1g. Find how much fibre, iron, calcium, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, folic acid is present in Tendli Cashew Nut Sabzi.

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tendli cashew nut sabzi is a delicious and nutritious Indian dish made with tendli (ivy gourd) and cashew nuts. This vegetarian dish combines the crispiness of tendli with the rich, buttery flavor of cashews, making it a delightful addition to any meal. It is often served as a side dish and pairs well with roti, chapati, or rice.

Both tendli and cashew nuts are favourites along the South-Western coastal regions of India, especially in Mangalore. Tendli and cashew nut is an interesting sabzi that combines both.

Making tendli cashew nut sabzi 

1. Soak the cashew nuts in a bowl with enough water for 30 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
2. Heat the oil in a kadhai and add the mustard seeds.
3. When the seeds crackle, add the red chillies, tendli and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes or till the tendli softens, while stirring occasionally.
4. Add the soaked cashew nuts, sugar and a little more salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
5. Serve tendli cashew nut sabzi hot garnished with coconut.

Nutritional benefits. Tendli has been used by Ayurveda to treat diabetes due to its ability to improve glucose tolerance and lower blood sugar levels. 

Is Tendli Cashew Nut Sabzi healthy ?

Yes.

Let's understand the Ingredients.

Cashew Nuts (kaju) : In general, walnuts, cashew nuts, peanuts, almonds, pistachios and pinenuts are a healthy snack to carry keep with you as they are rich in monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats and good for heart. They are a healthy snack for Diabetics. Dietary intakes of cashew and other foods rich in magnesium helps to regulate blood pressure. See 9 amazing benefits of cashew nuts for complete details. 

Tendli (Ivy Gourd) : Tendli has been used by Ayurveda to treat diabetes due to its ability to improve glucose tolerance and lower blood sugar levels. The high Vitamin C in tendli is to be attributed for good skin health. Consumption of tendli can help relive digestive problems like constipation. Tendli has been known to boost metabolism and thereby prevent obesity and good for weight loss. See benefits of tendli. 

Coconut Oil : Use coconut oil instead of processed seed oils like soyabean oil, canola, sunflower oil, corn oil and other omega-6 rich oils should be used in very low amounts.  Coconut oil is a medium chain triglycerides (MCT’s).  Unlike other fats, they go directly from the gut to the liver. From here, they are then used as a source of energy. As the calories in MCT’s are used straight away, they are less likely to be stored as fats in the body. MCT's have shown to improve your brain and memory function, they also give a boost to your energy levels and improve your endurance.  The MCT in Coconut oil reduces the LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) while increasing the count of HDL cholesterol, maintaining normal blood pressure and good for diabetics. See detailed benefits of coconut oil. 

Can Diabetics, Heart Patients and overweight individuals can have this Tendli Cashew Nut Sabzi ?

Yes. Tendli has been used by Ayurveda to treat diabetes due to its ability to improve glucose tolerance and lower blood sugar levels. The high Vitamin C in tendli is to be attributed for good skin health. Consumption of tendli can help relive digestive problems like constipation. Tendli has been known to boost metabolism and thereby prevent obesity and good for weight loss.