Ivy Gourd- Kovakka Poriyal Recipe - Easy Vegetarian Stir Fry
 
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 4 People
Ingredients
  • Ivy gourd- 15, cut into rounds
  • Chili powder- 1½ tsp
  • Turmeric powder- ¼ tsp
  • Salt- 1 tsp
For cooking
  • Coconut oil- 2 tbsp
  • Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
  • Dried red chilies, halved- 2
  • Curry leaves- 1 sprig
  • Salt- ½ tsp
Instructions
  1. I've taken 15 ivy gourds, cut them into rounds.
  2. Add the round cut ivy gourds to a bowl, add chili powder, turmeric powder & salt, combine well.
  3. Let rest for 15 minutes.
  4. Place a saucepan over medium heat, add coconut oil.
  5. Add mustard seeds, let splutter.
  6. Add dried red chilies & curry leaves, saute for a few seconds.
  7. Add the seasoned ivy gourds, combine well.
  8. Add 3 tbsp warm water & cook covered till they turn soft.
  9. Open the lid & stir fry over high heat till ivy gourds turn golden brown in color, that's when they will taste delicious.
  10. Take the pan off the heat.
  11. Serve as a side dish along with rice or chapati.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Wholesome Homemade Recipes at https://thasneen.com/cooking/ivy-gourd-kovakka-poriyal-recipe-easy-vegetarian-stir-fry/