One of the simplest
stir fry is with Gherkins / Ivy Gourd that we regularly make. And this featured
on my Aadi Velli Thaali. Replete with fresh coconut and homemade curry powder,
this is delicious side dish that goes with both chapatis and rice – rasam combos
a lot.
Skip the curry powder if you wish so but not the coconut. Either way,
ensure to use tender veggies for best results.
Lets get to the recipe, shall we ?
Prep time : 10 mins,
cook time : 10 mins, Serves : 3
Vegan Stir fry with Iv gourd | Cuisine : South Indian | Spice - medium
You would need:
- Ivy gourd /
Thondekaayi / Kovakkai – 250 gms - Fresh Coconut – 2
TBSP - Curry powder – ½ TBSP
- Tamarind powder /
Amchur – ¼ TBSP - Red chilli powder – ½
tsp - Jaggery – ½ tsp
- Salt – to taste
- Oil – 2 TBSP
- Tempering : Mustard
seeds, asafoetida, urad dal, curry leaves, turmeric powder ½ tsp.
Method:
- Wash, wipe and slice
the ivygourd into bite sized pieces (lengthwise or into thin roundels). - In a pan, heat oil.
Make the tempering, once mustard stops spluttering, add the chopped veggies, a
dash and salt and sprinkle some water. - Cook covered for 8-10 mins till done,
but not mushy. - Finish with grated coconut, curry powder, red chilli powder,
amchur and jaggery.
Toss well and serve immediately.
MySpicyKitchen says
I usually make it without curry powder but couple of years ago Pavani gave us some curry powder. Since then I have been using it for ivy gourd fry and now Gayathri's sambar powder since last BM meet.
cookingwithsapana says
Such a simple and delicious curry.
Sandhiya says
Somehow i dont like kovakkai..But i must say it's a treat for kovakkai lovers.
Gayathri Kumar says
Even I make it without curry powder. Coconut gives an amazing taste to dry stir fries like this..
Srividhya says
One of my favorite kai. Great
Pavani says
Simple and delicious ivy gourd curry. This is a different way of making it for me , will try this version next time I make the dish.
Archana says
They taste yum don't they. Have not made this in ages. Thanks for reminding me.