Kovaykka Mezhukkuouratti - Kovaykka Ularth - Ivy Gourd
Kovaykka Mezhukkuouratti - Kovaykka Ularth - Ivy Gourd

Kovaykka Mezhukkupuratti – Kerala Style Ivy Gourd Roast is a best option for Kerala style lunch and for Pothichor (Rice wrapped in banana leaf).

Best Combination

  • Rice + Chammanthi

Kovaykka Mezhukkupuratti | Kerala Style Ivy Gourd Roast

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Serves: 4 Prep Time: Cooking Time:

Ingredients

  • 1. Ivy Gourd - 250 gms - Cut lengthwise or sliced (Kovaykka)
  • 2. Green chilly - 3 Nos - Slitted (Pachamulak)
  • 3. Turmeric powder - 1/4 Teaspoon (Manjalpodi)
  • 4. Curry leaves - 1 Stem (Curry veppila)
  • 5. Salt - As required
  • 6. Coconut oil - 1 Tablespoon

Instructions

  1. In a covered pan cook ingredients 1- 5 with 2 tablespoons of water.
  2. Add coconut oil when the Ivy gourd is almost cooked and saute till all the side of the Ivy gourd become light brown color.

Notes

• Half teaspoon of red chilly powder and a small onion also ca be added in this recipe. • Kovaykka Mezhukkupuratti tastes best if it is roasted in coconut oil in low flame for more time till it become slightly crispy outer side. • Use tender Ivy gourd for better taste. Avoid Ivy gourd which is red inside.

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