Ingredients

• 1/2 kg - Kovakkaai (ivy gourd)
• Salt to taste
• 1 /2 tsp - coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp - red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp - cumin powder
• 1/4 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp - oil
• Ingredients for Seasoning:
• 1 tsp - oil
• 1 tsp - mustard seeds
• 1 tsp - urad dal

How to Make Kovakaai Fry (Kovakaai Vadhakal)

• Clean the Kovakkaai (ivy gourd) under running water and chop them vertically.
• Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds.
• When the mustard seeds starts to sputter, add urad dal and fry it till it becomes golden brown colour.
• Add chopped Kovakkaai (ivy gourd) and mix well. Add 1 tbsp of oil for the Kovakkaai (ivy gourd) to fry.
• Now add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder, cumin powder and mix well.
• Keep the flame in medium and allow the Kovakkaai (ivy gourd) to fry completely. Mix it occasionally every 3-4 minutes.
• When the Kovakkaai (ivy gourd) is almost fried, keep the flame in low and allow for deep fry.
• The Kovakkaai fry/Kovakkaai Vadhakal is ready to serve.
• Recipe courtesy: Subbu's Kitchen.