Tindori

Tindora, also known as Ivy Gourd, Fresh Coccinia, Tondli, Kovakka

looks like a cross between a cucumber and a small gourd. 

The outer skin is tougher than a cucumber, with more seeds on the inside. 

Tindora provides natural forms of vitamins A and C and is high in beta carotene when ripe. These can be eaten raw, pickled, fried, or steamed and taste great as a garnish. Recipes include Dondakaya Vepudu (Tindora fry), and Tindora Sabzi.