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Kovakkai Poriyal / Ivy Gourd Fry

Kovakkai Poriyal / Ivy Gourd Fry

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Veg, Veg Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2 person

Ingredients
  

  • 250 grams Kovakkai / Ivy Gourd
  • 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 sprigs curry leaves
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Wash the kovakkai with enough water and cut it into thin slices vertically or circularly as you like. Cut the edges and discard them. 
  • In Medium Flame, Heat a pan and add 2 tbsp of oil, 1/2tsp mustard urad dal, 1 tsp of cumin seeds and 2 sprigs of Curry leaves. Once the mustard seeds hgets popped out, add the kovakkai / ivy gourd slices and mix well.
  • Add 2 tsp of chili powder, 1/4 tsp of Turmeric powder, and salt to taste. Mix well and cook for 3 minutes
  • Sprinkle 1 tbsp of water, Mix well. Cook for 7 minutes by covering with the lid.
  • Cook for 5 more minutes until the moisture content goes away.
  • Yummy! Kovakkai Poriyal / Ivy gourd fry is ready to serve with Plain steamed rice,VENDAIKKAI PULI KUZHAMBU / LADIES FINGER -TAMARIND CURRY , or SIMPLE DAL FRY or ,TRADITIONAL RASAM – (TAMIL NADU STYLE) or Mor kulambu.
Keyword Kovakkai Poriyal / Ivy Gourd Fry