Kovakkai Curry | Ivy gourd fry | No-onion,No-garlic Recipe

Here comes another simple everyday recipe made using Kovakkai/Ivy gourd. It is a basic preparation of a stir-fry which applies to several other veggies too. No grinding of masalas and hence can be prepared easily with readily available items in your pantry. I came across this recipe at Pavani's space as a part of 'Ayurvedic Meal Thali', which was mostly similar to our preparation without onion or garlic. Off to the recipe! 

Blogging Marathon #41, Week4, Day3

Theme : BM Pair (Pavani) 

Preparation time - 10mins

Cooking time - 15mins

Serves - 4

Ingredients:-

Kovakkai/ Ivygourd - 1/4kg, sliced into thin roundels

Coconut oil - 1-2tsp

Mustard seeds - 1tsp

Urad Dal - 1/2tsp

Jeera/ Cumin seeds -1/2tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/2tsp

Red chilli powder- 1tsp

Coriander powder - 1tsp

Salt - As needed

Method:-

1.  Wash the Kovakkai, trim the edges and cut in thin roundels.

2.  Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan, temper it with mustard seeds, urad dal and jeera.Once browned, add the cut veggie together with all powders mentioned above and salt. 

 

3.  Sprinkle about 1/4cup water and continue to sauté on a medium heat for 10-12mins until it becomes soft. DO NOT cook covered as it loses its bright colour.

 

This Kovakkai fry goes well with any Rasam or Sambar mixed with rice.