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Kovakkai Fry
Kovakkai Fry is the most common menu item in most of South Indian Tamil homes. This side disg recipe yields soft and moist fry perfect to be served with rice.
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Indian
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
minutes
Total Time
35
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
people
Calories
161
kcal
Author
Sujatha Muralidhar
Ingredients
3
cups
kovakkai
/ Ivy Gourd / Tindora
3
tablespoon
vegetable oil
1
tablespoon
fennel seeds
½
cup
onion
chopped
1
teaspoon
red chili powder
1
teaspoon
turmeric powder
2
tablespoon
grated coconut
½
teaspoon
salt
or as required
Instructions
Slice kovakkai thinly and finely in the lengthwise as possible.
Over medium heat, place a pan and add vegetable oil and fennel seeds.
Allow the fennel seeds to sizzle in the oil till it slightly changes it color.
Now add chopped onion and fry till it becomes soft and tender.
Then toss kovakkai, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
Combine well and close it with a lid.
Cook it by stirring them occasionally, and drizzle vegetable oil if it start sticking to the pan.
Cook for 10 minutes or until it is done.
Finally, add grated coconut. Transfer it to serving bowls.
Serve hot with rice.
Nutrition
Calories:
161
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
7
g
|
Protein:
4
g
|
Fat:
13
g
|
Saturated Fat:
2
g
|
Sodium:
18
mg
|
Potassium:
241
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
200
IU
|
Vitamin C:
53.2
mg
|
Calcium:
75
mg
|
Iron:
3.7
mg