Tendli ka Achar recipe makes 14 tablespoons of 11 grams each.

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tendli ka achar recipe | tendli pickle | instant tindora achar | kundru achar is a tad healthier pick than many other oil laden pickles. Learn how to make tendli pickle.

To make tendli ka achar, wash the tendlis and wipe them dry using a dry kitchen towel. Trim the ends and cut each tendli into small pieces. Add salt and mix well. Cover with a lid and keep aside for 4 hours. You can keep it in the sun also. Drain the water from the tendli and discard it. Combine the marinated tendli with chilli powder, split mustard seeds, split fenugreek seeds, salt and oil and toss well. Serve or bottle in a sterilized glass jar and store refrigerated for upto 15 days.

Pickles in India are a world by themselves. In a land of warm climate and little refrigeration, almost everything gets pickled in order to prolong its life - hard berries, onions, raw mangoes, green chillies, carrots, cauliflower, turnips, limes and what you have on hand. We have pickled some tendli to make instant tindora achar, but you can choose any vegetable you like.

Like many other pickles, the kundru achar also gets its flavours from a combination of rai na kuria and methi kuria along with oil and chilli powder.
While not much marination is needed for this pickle, with time the tendli tends to absorb the flavours of spices and become more flavourful.

Ceramic or glass jars are best suited for tendli pickle as they do not get stained easily and prevent any chemical reaction too. All health conscious can enjoy this pickle in very small quantities. Remember to include it in your diet only occasionally as it does have appreciable amounts of salt.

Tips for tendli ka achar. 1. Bottle in a sterilized glass jar and store for upto 15 days. 2. Always use a clean spoon each time you use the achar. This will preserve your achar. 3. Marinating the tendli in salt is crucial.

Is Tendli ka Achar?

Yes, sambar is super healthy. Sambar is made up the following main ingredients like toovar dal, drumsticks, doodhi, tomatoes, madras onions, sambar powder and Indian spices.  

Let's understand the ingredients.

What's good 

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 have  Tendli ka Achar?

Yes, this recipe but use coocnut oil and have limited quantity. 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.

Can healthy individuals have Tendli ka Achar?

Yes. 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.