Kovakkai StirFry
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Stir-frying Kovakkai(Tindora/little gourd) with Indian spices makes a tastier side-dish for rice or chapati.
Preparation Time : 10 mins

Cooking Time : 10-15 mins

Serves : Family of four
Ingredients:
  • Kovakkai - 250g
  • Onion - 1 small
  • Tomato - 1
  • Turmeric powder - 1/8 tsp
  • Chilli powder - 1 tsp
  • Curry leaves - few (optional)
  • Oil - 1 & 1/2 tblsp
  • Salt - to taste
  • Water - as required
Method:
  1. Chop the onion and tomato; chop the vegetable diagonally into thin slices.
  2. Heat a pan and add oil.
  3. Add curry leaves, onion and saute for few minutes.
  4. Add tomato and all the spices and saute for few minutes.
  5. Add chopped kovakkai and stir for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Add 1/4 cup of water, cover and let it cook for about 8-10 minutes or until the vegetable is cooked. Open the lid and stir every few minutes.
  7. Kovakkai stirfry is ready to be eaten.

Notes:
It is suitable for Rice and <a href="/recipes/Sambar">Sambar</a>, <a href="/recipes/Rasam">Rasam</a>, <a href="/recipes/Mung-Dhal-curry">Mung Dhal curry</a>, <a href="/recipes/Dhal">Dhal</a>, <a href="/recipes/Tamarind-egg-Curry">Tamarind Egg Curry</a>, <a href="/recipes/Tamarind-egg-omlette-curry">Tamarind egg omlette curry</a> or <a href="/recipes/Garlic-curry">Garlic curry</a>. For variation, try <a href="/recipes/Marrow-curry">Marrow curry</a>, <a href="/recipes/Marrow-stirfry-02">Snake gourd stirfry</a> or <a href="Drumstick-prawns">Drumstick with prawns</a>.