Kovakka Thoran (Poriyal) Recipe Free | How to make Kovakka Thoran Kerela Recipe

  
Ingredients :

  

•     Kovakka/Ivy Gourd (sliced lengthwise) – 1/2 kg
•     Sliced Shallots (Kunjulli/Pearl Onions) – 6 to 8
•     Grated Coconut  – 1 Cup
•     Crushed Garlic – 4 cloves
•     Grated Cumin (Jeera) – 1/4 tsp
•     Slit Green Chillies – 4
•     Turmeric – A pinch
•     Red Chilly Powder – 1/4 tsp
•     Salt – As Required
•     Oil – 2 tbsp
•     Mustard Seeds – 1/2 tsp
•     Curry Leaves – A sprig

Method :

• Mix together ivy gourd pieces, coconut, turmeric powder, shallots, cumin, salt, garlic and green chillies using hands.
• Heat 2 tbsp oil in a non stick pan and splutter mustard seeds. Add curry leaves and saute for a minute.
• Next add the ivy gourd coconut mixture and combine everything together.
• Cover the pan and cook on low flame, stirring occasionally. Do not add water while cooking.
• Add 1/4 tsp of chilly powder and mix well.
• After around 20 mins, the kovakka will be cooked and crunchy. Remove the lid and stir fry for another 2-3 minutes on high flame till it is dry.