Name: Kovakka Fry | Tindora Fry
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 3 cups Tindora/Ivy Gourd (Kovakka); 1/4 cup Shallots (chopped, Kunjulli); 1 tsp Red pepper (crushed); 2 cloves garlic (crushed); 9-10 Coconut pieces (thinly sliced); 1 tbsp/as Oil; 1/4 tsp Mustard seeds; 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder

Kovakka Fry | Tindora Fry

Kovakka Fry is a traditional styled delicious fry dish, very popular in Kerala. Kovakka or Tindora is a vegetable locally available and widely available in Kerala. Kovakka Fry is a spicy fried dish that goes well with hot rice. Addition of thinly sliced coconut pieces makes the Tindora Fry unique and special. Tindora Fry is a healthy nutritious dish full of vital nutrients required for body. This is one of the easiest dishes that can be prepared at home with readily available ingredients. You can explore a well detailed recipe here that even new comers can give a bold try.

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Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Cuisine Kerala

Servings people

Ingredients

3 cups Tindora/Ivy Gourd Kovakka
1/4 cup Shallots chopped, Kunjulli
1 tsp Red pepper crushed
2 cloves garlic crushed
9-10 Coconut pieces thinly sliced
1 tbsp/as Oil
1/4 tsp Mustard seeds
1/4 tsp Turmeric powder

Instructions

For preparing the healthy dish, first wash kovakka and drain. Cut off the stem and slice into long pieces. Ripe ones should be discarded.
Heat oil and splutter mustard seeds. Add chopped shallots, crushed red pepper, garlic and the coconut pieces.
Saute well until the shallots are golden brown. Add turmeric powder.
Stir and add the kovakka/tindora slices. Add required salt and cook in medium flame until done.
Do not add water and let any remaining water dry completely.
Your Tindora fry is ready and serve hot with rice.

Notes

You can explore this link here Kovakka Theeyal. You can also try this link Beans Thoran.

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Kovakka Fry | Tindora Fry