Kovakka Ajadeena
Ingredients for Kovakka Ajadeena:
1. Ivy gourd (Kovakka) – ¼ kg
2. Red chillies – 3
Coriander seeds – 1 big spoon
Black pepper – 1 small spoon
Cumin seeds – ½ small spoon
Fennel seeds – ¼ small spoon
3. Coconut scrapped – 1
4. Oil – 2 big spoons
5. Mustard – ¼ small spoon
Curry leaves – 2 stems
Onions – 1, chopped fine
6. Turmeric powder – ¼ small spoon
Salt – For taste
7. Tamarind juice – 1 big spoon
How to prepare Kovakka Ajadeena?
1. Split ivy gourd lengthwise into 4 pieces.
2. Slightly heat ingredients no: 2 and blend once in a mixer.
3. Blend coconut in a mixer. Never finely grind it.
4. Heat oil and sauté ingredients no: 5.
5. Add ivy gourd, powdered masalas, salt and turmeric powder, and cook in low flame.
6. When it’s half done, add coconut, tamarind juice and a little water.
7. Stir the contents well and cook for a few more minutes in low flame.
Courtesy: Vanitha Magazine August 15 – 31, 2014
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