QUICK KOVAIKAI FRY using 1 tsp oil | RECIPES USING PRESSURE COOKER

Kovakkai in Tamil, is also known by different names —  IVY GOURD, TENDLI  in Marathi, DONDAKAAYA in Telugu and TINDORA  in Hindi.

Let us see, how to prepare Kovaikai fry in 10 minutes...

INGREDIENTS:-

Kovaikai - 200 gms

Salt - as required

Oil - 1 tsp

Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp

Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp

Asafoetida - 1/8 tsp

Curry leaves - 1 leaf let

Sambhar Powder - 1 tbsp

METHOD:-

(1)  Cut Kovaikai into half in lenthwise. Then again cut each half into 3 pieces.  Similarly cut the remaining Kovaikai. Restore it in a bowl.

(2) Now, sprinkle required salt,  some water. (Do no pour water). 

(3)  In a pressure cooker, using the double boiling method, pressure cook  the kovaikai for 3 whistles in high flame and 5 minutes in sim flame. 

(4) Once the pressure releases, remove from the cooker.

(5) Heat a kadai with 1 tsp of oil and add mustard seeds; allow it to splutter. Then add cumin seeds and curry leaves, followed by asafoetida. 

(6) Add Sambhar powder. Fry the powder quickly to avoid burnt; Immediately, add the pressure cooked kovaikai to it. 

(7) Mix well. Cover with lid for 2 minutes.

(8) Quick Kovaikai fry is ready in 10 to 12 minutes.

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