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Kovakkai Fry | Tindora Fry | Ivy Gourd Fry

Posted on Feb 28th, 2013
by Sowmya Venkatachalam
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Kovakkai Fry, a delicious stir-fry made with ivy gourd (tindora) and spices. This kovakkai fry goes well with any Sambar/Rasam or any variety rices. Learn here how to make this recipe with step by step pictures and instructions.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
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Kovakkai Fry is a delicious stir-fry made with Ivy Gourd also called “Tindora or Dondakaya”. Ivy Gourd (Kovakkai) looks like a baby cucumber. Kovakkai fry is a very tasty accompaniment to any South Indian main courses like sambar, rasam and any variety rice like Lemon rice, tomato rice, tamarind rice etc.  Very easy to make dry curry. I have made this stir-fry as no onion no garlic version. But if you like, you can sauté onion and garlic too.

About Kovakkai (Tindora / Ivy Gourd) and its health benefits

Kovakkai, as it is known as in Tamil, is also known by different names — ivy gourd, tendli in Marathi, dondakaaya in Telugu and tindora in Hindi. It is a perennial herbaceous vine. Apart from their delightful taste, Kovakkai  is a good source of nutrients, vitamins and mineral.  It can decrease blood sugar levels, additionally, it helps to control our blood cholesterol. Each part of this plant offers great health benefits. The Kovakkai plant is known to improve the metabolism, reduce the blood sugar level, and prevent conditions like diabetes. It is also very good for the heart and the nervous system. Studies have even shown that it helps deal with kidney stones.

Tips for making Kovakkai Fry:

  • Wash the kovakkai thoroughly before slicing or chopping.
  • We can slice the kovakkai vertically or we can chop it like small circular pieces.
  • Stir-fry, cover and cook the kovakkai in medium flame till its soft.
  • Then keep the flame low and then cook till it becomes light golden color.
  • We can add crushed peanuts at the end for more flavor.
  • Cooked tindora tends to shrink so add salt accordingly.

If you like this Kovakkai Fry, then you can also try other recipes made using Kovakkai (Ivy Gourd).

  1. Kovakkai Masala : Kovakkai masala is a very delicious and easy to make gravy with onion and tomato as base gravy. Goes well with Roti or any Indian breads
  2. Kovakkai Thogayal : East to make Thogayal using Kovakkai. This can be mixed directly with hot rice and spoon of ghee.
  3. Tendli Rice | Ivy Gourd Rice : Tendli or Tondli is Ivy Gourd in Marathi. This Tendli rice is a tasty and aroma rich masala rice with Ivy Gourd. A flavorful combination of rice with Tindora or Ivy Gourd.

Recipe Card for Kovakkai Fry:

Kovakaai Fry | Kovakaai Vadhakal
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Kovakkai Fry | Kovakkai Vathakal | Ivy Gourd Fry

Course: Poriyal Varieties (South Indian Curries)
Cuisine: Indian Cuisine, South Indian Recipes, Tamil Nadu Recipes
Equipments Needed
  • Heavy Bottomed Pan
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 51kcal
Author: Sowmya Venkatachalam
Kovakkai Fry, a delicious stir-fry made with ivy gourd (tindora) and spices. This kovakkai fry goes well with any Sambar/Rasam or any variety rices. Learn here how to make this recipe with step by step pictures and instructions.
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Ingredients

  • 350 gms Kovakkai (Tindora)
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust as needed
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp Red Chili Powder
  • ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 2 tbsp Oil

For Tempering

  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp Split Urad Dal

Instructions 

Preparing Kovakkai

  • Clean the Kovakkaai(Ivy Gourd) under running water and chop them vertically. Set it aside.

Tempering

  • Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds. When the mustard seeds starts to sputter, add urid dal and fry it till it becomes golden brown color.
  • Add few curry leaves and give a mix

Cooking Kovakkai

  • Add chopped Kovakkaai(Ivy Gourd) and mix well. Add 1 tablespoon of oil for the Kovakkaai(Ivy Gourd) to fry.
  • Now add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder and salt.
  • Mix Kovakkai with all the spice powders along with the salt.
  • Keep the flame in medium and allow the Kovakkaai(Ivy Gourd) to cook completely and become tender. Stir the kovakkai occasionally to make sure its not getting burnt.
  • When the kovakkai is cooked well, keep the flame in low and allow kovakkai to become little crispy and golden brown.

Serving

  • The yummy Kovakkaai(Ivy Gourd) fry/Kovakkaai(Ivy Gourd) vathakal is ready to serve. This goes well with Sambar rice and also fantastic combination for curd rice.

Notes

 
  1. We can add finely chopped onions after tempering and then add kovakaai and fry it. Onions are optional.
  2. Adding Fennel seeds is also optional and it adds good flavour to the stir-fry.
  3. We can finally add nicely fried grated coconut and mix well that will be more flavor. 

Nutritional Info

Nutrition Facts
Kovakkai Fry | Kovakkai Vathakal | Ivy Gourd Fry
Amount Per Serving (0.5 Cup)
Calories 51 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Protein 2g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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INSTRUCTIONS WITH STEP BY STEP PICTURES:

PREPARING KOVAKKAI

  • Clean the Kovakkaai(Ivy Gourd) under running water and chop them vertically. Set it aside.

TEMPERING

  • Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds. When the mustard seeds starts to sputter, add urid dal and fry it till it becomes golden brown color.

  • Add few curry leaves and give a mix

COOKING KOVAKKAI

  • Add chopped Kovakkaai(Ivy Gourd) and mix well. Add 1 tablespoon of oil for the Kovakkaai(Ivy Gourd) to fry.

  • Now add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder and salt.

  • Mix Kovakkai with all the spice powders along with the salt.

  • Keep the flame in medium and cover the pan with a lid. Allow the Kovakkaai(Ivy Gourd) to cook completely and become tender.

  • Stir the kovakkai occasionally to make sure its not getting burnt.

  • When the kovakkai is cooked well, keep the flame in low and allow kovakkai to become little crispy and golden brown.

SERVING

  • The yummy Kovakkaai(Ivy Gourd) fry/Kovakkaai(Ivy Gourd) vathakal is ready to serve. This goes well with Sambar rice and also fantastic combination for curd rice.

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Anonymous says:
March 1, 2013 at 11:18 am

we cut is round and do tha same poriyal

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Anonymous says:
April 20, 2013 at 7:29 am

Cutting lengthwise luks better though at home we too cut it round

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Anandha Subha says:
October 4, 2014 at 5:58 am

When to add salt?

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subbuskitchen says:
October 4, 2014 at 9:01 am

I missed to add salt. I have corrected the recipe now. We need to add salt with other spices.

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Pavithra Manikandan says:
October 4, 2014 at 12:41 pm

Yummy and tasty

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