My experiments in cooking…
Ingredients: 1/2 kg kovakka / ivy gourd / thondekai1/2 tsp + 1/4 tsp turmeric powder6 garlic cloves with skin, crushed4-5 green chillies, finely chopped2 medium onions, finely chopped2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped1 1/2 cup grated coconut1 tbsp lemon juice1/2 tsp sugar (optional)salt to taste1 tsp mustard seeds1 -1 1/2 tbsp chana dal / kadalaparippu3 dry […]
Ingredients: 2 cups kovakka / ivy gourd, cut into round pieces3 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1- 1 1/2 cup cooked rice water / kanji vellam1/2 tsp mustard seeds2-3 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste2-3 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Recipe Source: Ayesha’s Kitchen
Ingredients: 1 small raw plantain, peeled and cut into cubes10 long beans / achinga payar, cut into 1 inch pieces1 zucchini, peeled and cut into cubes5 ivy gourd/ kovakka, cut into half1 cup yellow cucumber / vellarikka, peeled and cut into cubes1 medium bitter gourd / pavakka, cut into small pieces1 1/2 cup grated coconut1/2 […]
Ingredients: 150 gm kovakka / ivygourd50 gm dried prawns / unakka chemmeen1 cup grated coconut3 shallots1/2 inch piece ginger1 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp coriander powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder3 green chillies, slit2 kudampuli / gambooge, cut into pieces1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Clean the dried prawns, wash it and drain the […]
Ingredients: 300 gm kovakka/ ivy gourd1/4 cup black chickpeas / kadala1 small onion, chopped3 green chillies, chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed1 sprig curry leaves1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp chilli powder1/2 cup grated coconut1 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste1 tbsp oil Preparation: Soak kadala/ chickpeas in water and pressure cook it adding enough water and salt and […]
Ingredients: 300 gm kovakka / ivy gourd1/4 cup vanpayar / red beans ( 1/2 cup cooked)1/2 cup grated coconut3 green chillies2 garlic cloves1/2 tsp cumin seeds1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/4 tsp chilli powder1 sprig curry leaves2-3 dry red chillies1 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste1 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Soak the vanpayar in water overnight and pressure […]
Ingredients: 1/2 kg kovakka / ivy gourdgooseberry sized tamarind1 small onion, chopped (1/2 cup)1 cup shallots, chopped3/4-1 cup grated coconut3-4 green chillies1/2 tsp cumin seeds1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste4 tsp coconut oil Preparation: Wash and cut the kovakka into lengthwise pieces and keep it aside. Soak tamarind in little water, extract […]
Ingredients: 5-6 kovakka / ivygourd, chopped1 1/4 – 1 1/2 cup grated coconutsmall piece ginger2 green chillies4-5 curry leaves3 shallots5-6 raw mango pieces, peeledsalt to taste Preparation: In a blender, add ginger, green chillies, shallots, kovakka pieces, mango pieces , curry leaves and crush together adding salt. Add grated coconut to this and blend again […]
Ingredients: 500 gm kovakka/ ivy gourd1/2 tsp turmeric powdersalt to tasteoil for frying Preparation: Wash and cut ivy gourd / kovakka into thick rounds. Transfer it to a bowl and add turmeric powder and salt and mix well. Keep it aside for 5 minutes. 3. Then steam cook it for 5 minutes. 4. Spread them […]
Ingredients: 1/2 kg prawns, cleaned10-12 kovakka / ivy gourd, sliced1 small onion, choppedsmall piece ginger, chopped4 green chillies, slit1 small tomato, chopped3/4 tsp turmeric powder3 tsp + 1/2 tsp chilli powder1 small piece kudampuli / gambooje2 sprig curry leaves1 cup grated coconut2+2 shallots2 dry red chillies1 tsp mustard seeds1/4 tsp fenugreek seedssalt to taste1 tbsp […]
Ingredients: 1/2 kg kovakka/ ivy gourd 2 medium onions, finely chopped2 green chillies, chopped1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1/4-1/2 tsp pepper powder2 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leaves1 tsp mustard seeds2-3 tbsp coconut oilsalt to taste Preparation: Wash and cut the kovakka into lengthwise pieces and keep it aside. Heat oil in a […]
Ingredients: 200 gm kovakka/ ivy gourd ( 15-16 ivy gourd ) 1 cup grated coconut 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 2 green chillies 1 cup yoghurt 1/4 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp mustard seeds 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds 2-3 dry red chillies 1 sprig curry leaves salt to taste oil Preparation: […]