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Kovakkai Masala Curry - Tindora / Kovakkai Fry - Diabetic friendly Ivy Gourd Recipe in South Indian Style

Kovakkai Curry is one of the spicy and tasty delicious South Indian Curry which goes well with rice and even with Chapathis. Kovakkai or Ivy Gourd has got a list of health benefits and has to be included in our day today diet. The health benefits of Ivy Gourd / Kovakkai are as follows:

  • Regulates blood Sugar levels
  • Prevents Kidney Stones, allergies and obesity.
  • Improves digestion.
  • Defends nervous system
  • Rich in iron so good for Anemic persons and also for menstruating women
  • Good for heart and prevents any heart disease.


Ingredients for making Kovakkai Fry

Kovakkai - 200 gms
Onions - 2 nos.
Tomatoes - 3 nos.
Garlic - 10 nos.
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp.
Urad dal - 1 tsp.
Coriander powder - 1 tbsp.
Red Chilli powder - 1 tbsp.
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp.
Salt as required
A sprig of curry leaves
Coriander leaves to garnish


Method for making Kovakkai Fry

1. Wash and chop the kovakkai into fine pieces.

2. Finely chop the onions, tomatoes and garlic.

3. Heat oil in a kadai splutter the mustard seeds add the urad dal.

4. Add the curry leaves, onions and garlic. Saute for 5 minutes.

5. Add the finely chopped tomatoes and saute till it becomes mushy.

6. Now add the finely chopped Kovakkai and saute well.

7. Next add the turmeric powder, coriander powder, salt and red chilly powder and mix well.

8. Saute well for 5 minutes and then add sprinkle water and close it with a lid.

9. When the kovakkais are cooked fry for another 5 minutes.

10. Garnish with coriander leaves.

Now the kovakkai masala curry is ready to be served with Sambar rice, Vegetable Biryani or even with chapathis.

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