Kovakkai varuval | Tindora fry | Dondakaya fry-How to make-Step by step photos

Cuisine Style: TamilNadu, South india | Cooking Time: 10 min | To Serve: 4 | Type : Poriyal, Stir Fry, Thoran | Take with : Rice, chapathi

Kovakkai[ Coccinia, Dondakaya, Ivy Gourd, Tindora] varuval is simple and instant side dish for rice or millets. Its is best for diabetes, Asthma & reduce blood sugar levels. If you are pregnant ask your doctor then use. You can use fresh or dried ivy gourd.

Ingredients

• Kovakkai[Tindora, Dondakaya] - ¼ kg
• Onion – 1 chopped
• Garlic – 1 clove
• Green chilli – 1 chopped
• Curry leaves – 1 spring
• Coconut – 3 tbsp [Grated]
• Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
• Red chili powder – ½ tsp
• Garam masala powder – ½ tsp
• Asafoetida - 1/4 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Groundnut oil – 2 tbsp

Preparation

• Heat iron casting pan add oil, add mustard seeds & let it splutter
• Add curry leaves, asafoetida, onion, green chilli & garlic sauté till soft.
• Add coconut saute for a min.
• Add kovakkai, turmeric powder, red chilli powder sauté well.
• Add garam masala powder, saute on medium-low flame till soft.
• Then cut off heat & serve hot with rice.

How to make Kovakkai varuval- Stepwise pictures[Instant& Quick]

Kovakkai/Tindora / Ivy gourd

Fresh and organic kovakkai

Wash and slice

Sliced kovakkai ready

Heat 1.5 oil, add mustard, garlic, asafoetida, onion, curry leaves & green chilli

Add grated coconut, saute for a min

Add Kovakkai, saute for a min

Add salt

Add red chilli powder and turmeric powder

Saute for for 3 min

Add garam masala powder, saute till soft on medium to low flame

Now itsrady, cut off heat

Transfer to a bowl serve hot with rice or chapathi

Kovakkai varuval

Tindora fry

Dondakaya fry