kovakkai poriyal recipe | Thondekai palya recipe | Dondakaya fry recipe
Kovakkai poriyal recipe | Thondekai palya recipe | Kovakkai fry recipe | Dondakaaya veppudu | Tindora stir fry | Ivy gourd fry with detailed stepwise photos.
Tindora is a tropical plant hailing from the pumpkin family. Tindora stir fry is a crunchy & spicy side dish that goes well with sambar rice, rasam rice, mor kuzhambu, chappathi, etc.
Tindora is also known as Ivy Gourd/Scarlet Gourd in English, Kovakkai in Tamil, Thondekayi in Kannada, Dondakaaya in Telugu, and Tendli in Marathi.
Recipe Name - Kovakkai poriyal recipe | Thondekai palya recipe | Kovakkai fry recipe | Tindora fry
Serves - 2
Region - South Indian
Course - Dry curry | Poriyal
Prep time - 10 mins | Cook time - 25 mins | Total time - 35 mins
Diet - Vegetarian | Vegan
Author - Pavithra
1. Kovakkai/Tindora - 300 grams
2. Cilantro - 4 sprigs
3. Red chili powder - 1 tsp
4. Coriander powder - 1 tsp
5. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
6. Salt - As per taste
For Seasoning:
1. Oil - 1 to 2 tbsp
2.Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
3. Urad dal - 1 tsp
4. Curry leaves - 2 tbsp chopped
5. Asafoetida / hing - 2 pinches.
2.Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
3. Urad dal - 1 tsp
4. Curry leaves - 2 tbsp chopped
5. Asafoetida / hing - 2 pinches.
How to make thondekai palya:
1. Wash and chop tindora into a lengthwise or round shape as per your preference.
5. Put the chopped tindora and saute for a few minutes.
Health Benefits of Ivy Gourd/Tindora:
1. It contains beta-carotene.
2. An important source of Vitamin A which is good for eyesight.
3. It contains Vitamin C which prevents the common cold and flu.
4. The Rich source of protein, fiber, iron, calcium, and antioxidants.
5. Good for diabetes.
6. It eases bowel movement.
2. An important source of Vitamin A which is good for eyesight.
3. It contains Vitamin C which prevents the common cold and flu.
4. The Rich source of protein, fiber, iron, calcium, and antioxidants.
5. Good for diabetes.
6. It eases bowel movement.
Health benefits of coconut:
1. Coconut is packed with nutrients, vitamins, and minerals.
2. Rich in fiber.
3. It contains healthy fats and is a great source of protein.
4. It promotes weight loss.
5. Good for skin and hair.
6. Excellent source of minerals such as magnesium, potassium, iron, and copper.
7. It contains zinc and selenium which are required to maintain thyroid levels.
8. It is a great moisturizer for the skin and protects it from the sun.
Health benefits of cilantro:
1. Coriander relieves skin inflammation.
2. Lowers cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
3. Regulates blood pressure.
4. Aids with digestion.
5. Boost immunity
6. Promotes digestion and gut health.
7. Reduces acidity.
8. Prevents anemia.
9. Anit-inflammatory effects.
10. Good for eyes and skin.
*(Health benefits are taken from Google and Wikipedia).
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6 Comments
Well explained & beautifully photographed,
ReplyDeleteKovakai Gopika !
Thank you for your lovely comment:)
DeleteVery nice! One can add freshly grated coconut at the end to enhance the taste further!
ReplyDeleteYes uncle, adding some grated coconut in Kovakkai curry tastes so delicious. I will put that in a note. Thank you for your tip:)
DeleteStep by step procedure has been well explained with captivating pics.
ReplyDeleteGood luck Poriyal Rani !
Lol..:) Thanks a lot for your compliment:)
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