Ivy gourd (kovakka) is a common vegetable and prized in India for centuries. Now ivy gourd is gaining the attention of modern world because Western researches proved its ability to keep the blood sugar level under control. Kovakka Mezhukkupuratti is a traditional side dish of Kerala. We can fry ivy gourd by different methods. This is very tasty and try this easy recipe.
INGREDIENTS
Kovakka / Ivy gourd - 250 gram
Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon
Black pepper powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Red Chilli powder - 1/4 teaspoon
Salt - to taste
Coconut oil - as required
PREPARATION
Wash and cut kovakka thin lengthwise pieces. Marinate it with salt, turmeric powder, black pepper powder, and red chilli powder. Keep this for 10 minutes. Put a fry pan on flame and pour some oil to it and fry marinated kovakka pieces. Kovakka Mezhukku Puratti / Ivy gourd fry is ready. Enjoy it with hot rice.
BINDU JAYESH
bindurohinipillai@gmail.com
KOVAKKA MEZHUKKUPURATTI
INGREDIENTS
Kovakka / Ivy gourd - 250 gram
Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon
Black pepper powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Red Chilli powder - 1/4 teaspoon
Salt - to taste
Coconut oil - as required
PREPARATION
Wash and cut kovakka thin lengthwise pieces. Marinate it with salt, turmeric powder, black pepper powder, and red chilli powder. Keep this for 10 minutes. Put a fry pan on flame and pour some oil to it and fry marinated kovakka pieces. Kovakka Mezhukku Puratti / Ivy gourd fry is ready. Enjoy it with hot rice.
How is it? Please share your comments and suggestions here. Thank you all.
BINDU JAYESH
bindurohinipillai@gmail.com
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