Is Tendli red inside?
Choosing the right tendli is half the job done. Select thinner ones which are green-white inside. The thick ones tend to be more mature, with tougher skin, red flesh and seeds, and a sour taste.
What is Tindly?
Whether bright red or bright green, the tindly – or ivy gourd – have a wonderful snap and taste to them. They’re also delicious when served sliced, fried and seasoned. Otherwise known as the ivy gourd, the Indian tindly is a fruit that looks like a micro-marrow. They’re crunchy and have a slightly bitter aftertaste.
Is tindora a vegetable?
Tindora, Kovakkai, or Dondakaya is called Ivy Gourd in English. It resembles a small baby cucumber and is a very popular vegetable in India.
Is tendli good for health?
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.
Is tendli same as Parwal?
But dont get confused with parwal /pointed gourd . Parwal and tindli both may look very similar but their taste and texture is very much different . Tendli is often used to make crunchy salads,stir fries and pickles but very few use to make tindora ki subzi with gravy.
Is tendli same as parwal?
Is tendli good for brain?
but again there r people who say it is very good for brain ! Yes, I am also in the same bandwagon….about this veggie…in telugu it’s called dondakaya.. I never heard till date from anybody that it has any nutritional value. As Marya has said, I too have heard from many that it makes the brain dull ..
Is tinda and kundru same?
in Hindi and Marathi also called “dilpasand” In Sindhi language, it is called meha (Sindhi: ميها). Tinda can be confused with tendli or kundru due to similar-sounding names from different languages and regions. Tinda in Punjabi, Hindi and most North Indian languages is “Indian baby pumpkin”.
Is tendli good for diabetes?
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.
Is Parwal same as tindora?
Note: ( Lot of people get confused between tindora and parwal but both are slightly different vegetables. Parwal has a slightly tougher skin and pointed ends , while tindora has tender skin and slightly rounded ends.)
Can tendli be eaten raw?
Here it is always sold green, looking very much like a tiny cucumber, but in India it is also sometimes used in it’s scarlet red mature stage. Tindora can be eaten raw and are a lot more crunchy than cucumbers, or they may be cooked as a side dish or may be pickled.
Is Tindora and Tinda same?
Ivy Gourd (Tindora, Tinde ) – Greenoyard.
Is Kundru and Tinda same?
Tinda can be confused with tendli or kundru due to similar-sounding names from different languages and regions. Tinda in Punjabi, Hindi and most North Indian languages is “Indian baby pumpkin”.