Ivy Gourd Stir Fry
Simple and no-fuss ivy gourd stir fry or kovakkai poriyal for a perfect everyday dish that pairs well with rice and flatbreads! Kovakkai poriyal is a South Indian style ivy gourd stir fry. This is a basic and vegan recipe with onion, green chilli and some masala powder.
Equipment
- Frying pan
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 300 Grams Ivy gourd sliced
- 2-3 Tablespoon Oil
- 1 Large Onion chopped
- 3 Medium Green chilli sliced
- 4-5 Curry leaves
- 1-2 Teaspoon Salt as per taste
- ½ Teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 Teaspoon Red chilli powder
- ½ Teaspoon Cumin powder
- 1 Teaspoon Coriander powder
- ½ Teaspoon Garam masala powder
- Few Coriander leaves chopped Optional
Instructions
- Clean the ivy gourd, pat them dry and trim the edges. Either chop them lengthwise or in rounds, For this recipe, I went with the lengthwise cut.
- In a pan add in the oil and allow to heat.
- Add in the onion, green chilli and the curry leaves. Saute them for a minute.
- Add in the ivy gourd and salt as per taste. Mix well to combine.
- Put on the lid and fry on medium flame for about 5 minutes stirring them occasionally at intervals.
- Add in the masala powder - turmeric powder, red chilli powder, cumin powder, coriander powder and garam masala powder.
- Stir and mix well to combine everything together. Cover it and cook on medium flame until the ivy gourd is cooked well and tender. Stir them at regular intervals for even cooking.
- My ivy gourd was very tender so the total cooking time was approximately 15 minutes.
- Turn off the heat. Sprinkle some chopped coriander leaves which is optional. You also squeeze some lemon juice and serve.
Notes
- When buying ivy gourd, always buy the ones which are tender. Avoid using ivy gourds which have become ripe and red in the inside.
- You can opt out the onion and chillies and direct stir fry with some masala powder.
- You can also add grated coconut, it taste really good.
- Spices can be adjusted as per your palate preference.
- You chop the ivy gourd ahead of time and can also store chopped ivy gourd for couple of days. Chopped ivy gourd stays good for 5 to 6 days. Store them in a ziplock bag or air-tight container and refrigerate.