Kovakkai Fry / Kovakkai Masala Fry / Ivy Gourd (Tindora) Fry

This spicy kovakkai fry is full of flavours that goes well with rice and chapathi.  I learnt this recipe from a friend Pradeepa akka, who is my school senior.

Kovakkai has numeral health benefits; so try to include this vegetable in your diet.  Check my another version of Kovakkai fry / Tindora fry.

        

PREP TIME

15 min

COOK TIME

20 mins

TOTAL TIME 

35 mins

                                                                                                                                                         

Recipe for Kovakkai Fry / Kovakkai Masala Fry
Recipe type: veg accompaniment

Cuisine: Tamilnadu

Serves: 3 to 4(approximately)

Ingredients:
Kovakkai / tindora - ½ kg
Salt - as required

To grind:
Grated coconut - 3 to 4 tbsp
Turmeric powder - ½ tsp
Red Chilli powder - 1½ tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Garlic - 5 to 6 cloves
Fennel seeds - ½ tsp
For seasoning:
Oil - 1 tbsp
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Curry leaves - a sprig

Kovakkai Varuval / Ivy Gourd (Tindora) Fry / Masala Fry

Kovakkai Varuval is a tasty & spicy stir fry that goes well with rice and chapathi.

I tried this dish recently after knowing the health benefits of this vegetable and it has becomes a instead hit.

Try this and I am sure you will like it!

Ingredients:

Kovakkai / Tindora - ½ kg
Big Onion - 1 finely chopped
Red Chilli powder - 1 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Garam masala - ½ tsp
Salt - to taste

To Grind:
Tomato - 1 small
Fennel seeds - ½ tsp
Grated Coconut - 2 tbsp

For Seasoning:
Oil - 1 to 2 tbsp
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Urad Dal - ½ tsp
Curry leaves - a sprig