Ivy gourd is known as Kovakka in Kerala. Kovakka avial is very tasty and easy to prepare Kerala style curry made with ivy gourd adding coarsely ground coconut masala paste, tamarind, curry leaves and coconut oil and goes well with rice.
The following ingredients are needed to prepare Kovakka Avial / Ivy gourd Coconut Curry.
Ingredients:-
Ivy gourd/ Kovakka.-12 or 15
Red chilly powder. -1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder. -1/2 tsp
Tamarind. -a gooseberry size
Grated coconut. -3/4 cup
Cumin seeds. -1/2 tsp
Green chilly. -1
Dry red chilly. -1
Shallot / small onion.-4
Curry leaves. -2 sprig
Water. -as required
Salt. -to taste
Coconut oil. -1 tbsp
Instructions:-
1). Wash ivy gourd (kovakka) cut both the ends and chop each ivy gourd into 4 lengthy slices. Keep aside the chopped ivy gourd slices.
2). In a mixie jar add grated coconut and grind along with cumin seeds, green chilly, dry red chilly and shallots (small onions) to a coarse paste without adding water. Keep aside the coarsely ground coconut masala paste.
3). Soak tamarind in little water for 5 minutes. Squeeze the soaked tamarind in soaked water and extract tamarind juice. Keep aside the squeezed tamarind juice.
Method:-
1). In a wide bottom vessel add chopped ivy gourd slices (kovakka), turmeric powder, red chilly powder, tamarind paste, and required water. Mix well and cook the chopped ivy gourd slices on medium flame until soft and little crunchy.
2) . Once the ivy gourd slices are cooked and the water is evaporated add the coarsely ground coconut masala paste into the pan and mix with cooked ivy gourd slices.
3). Switch off the flame and add fresh curry leaves into the pan and mix well.
4). Lastly add 1tbsp coconut oil over the kovakka avial and mix well. Transfer the Kovakka avial to a serving bowl.
Very tasty Kovakka Avial / Ivy Gourd Coconut Curry is ready to serve as a side dish with rice.
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