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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