Wash and pat dry Tindora, cut them into quarters vertically. When they get too old they start to ripen up and turn red inside with bigger seeds. Discard any ripe ones.
Heat a pan on medium-high heat. Add oil, once the oil gets hot, add mustard seeds and turmeric. Let the mustard seeds crackle. Add the cut tindora, salt and gently stir them. Cook covered for 2-3 mins.
Add crushed green chilies and cashews. Mix well and cook covered on medium low heat for 5-7 minutes until the tindora are cooked soft but not mushy.
Add grated fresh coconut, lemon juice and sugar. Cook for another 2 minutes. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with hot paratha or roti!
Notes
Instant Pot Tondli Bhaji
Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat the oil. When it’s hot, add mustard seeds and let them crackle for about 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the turmeric, tindora, salt, green chilies, and cashews, then press Cancel and give everything a good stir. Make sure to deglaze the bottom of the pot to prevent sticking.
Add 2 tablespoons of water, stir briefly, then close the Instant Pot and set the pressure release valve to Sealing. Pressure Cook for 2 minutes, then Cancel once the cooking cycle is done. Quick-release the pressure by turning the release valve to Venting, preventing the tindora from overcooking.
Open the lid and add fresh grated coconut, lemon juice, and sugar. Mix well and serve hot!