Kovakka Thoran

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Kovakka Thoran

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :5 Min

Cook Time : 10 Min

Total Time : 15 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 1/2 kgs kovakka


  • 10 nos shallots


  • 5 nos garlic


  • 3 nos green chilies


  • 1 sprig curry leaves


  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder


  • 1 tsp mustard seeds


  • 3 tbsp oil


  • 1/2 cups grated coconut

Directions

  • Chop the ivy gourd into small pieces
  • Mince the shallots and garlic using a mortar and pestle
  • Heat oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds and curry leaves
  • Once the mustard seeds splutter add the minced shallots and garlic
  • When garlic and shallots brown add the green chilies and saute for 2-3 minutes
  • After the chilies soften add turmeric powder and salt
  • Add the chopped kovakka and cook them over a low flame
  • Do not add water; let the kovakka cook under steam
  • Keep stirring in between till the kovakka is cooked
  • Now add the grated coconut and steam cook again for 3 minutes
  • Keep stirring in between
  • Take the stir-fry off the flame after three minutes