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Kovakka Fry | Kovakka Varuthathu

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Kerala
Servings 2 People

Ingredients
  

  • 12 Nos. Kovakka/Tindora
  • 1/4 Tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 Tbsp Kashmiri chilli
  • 1/2 Tsp Pepper powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Garam masala
  • 2 Pinch Asafoetida
  • 3/4 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tbsp Oil

Instructions
 

  • First, rinse 250 grams of ivy gourd(kovakkai, dondakaya, tindora or tendli) very well in fresh water. Drain the excess water. Thinly slice off the top and bottom ends, and discard them. Slice the ivy gourd vertically in 4 parts. 
  • Add all spices and salt as required.
  • Mix the spices very well with the kovakkai.
  • Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan. Keep the heat to low and add the sliced kovakkai. Sauté till the kovakkai is cooked well.
  • Switch off the heat and serve.

Notes

You can visit this link Kovaka Stir Fry. You can also visit this link Kovakka Pepper Fry.
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