Kovakkai Vengayam Piratal ( Tindora - Onion Curry)

Here is another tasty version of Kovakkai from BusyAtIndianKitchen. I  have already posted few other curries with Kovakkai which follows.

• Kovakkai Vathakal
• Kovakkai Milagu Varuval

The masala which we are adding to kovakkai in this curry really increases its taste. Give a try to this recipe once. You will keep on preparing this healthy vegetable curry again and again.. The recipe follows..

Recipe For : 2

Preparation Time : 20 minutes

Ingredients:

Kovakkai             - 200 gm (Tindora)
Mustard Seeds     - 1/2 tsp
Salt                       - As required
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Oil                        - 1 tbsp
Curry Leaves        - few

To Saute in oil and Grind:

Big Onion      - 1
Garlic Pods     - 2
Cumin Seeds   - 1/2 tsp
Dry Red Chili  - 3

Procedure:

• Chop Kovakkai in shape as you wish. Boil it in very little water for a whistle. Chop Big onion finely. Saute in oil and grind cumin seeds, dry red chili, garlic pods and chopped big onion.
• Heat oil in a pan. When the oil is hot, add mustard seeds and curry leaves.
• When they splutter, add ground masala to it. Add also salt and turmeric powder.
• Saute till raw flavor goes off, and after that add boiled kovakkai.
• Mix everything well and cook in medium flame till curry thickens.
• Enjoy with rice and Kuzhambu of your choice.

Kovakkai Milagu Varuval (Tindora Pepper Fry)

Here is another tasty version of Healthy Kovakkai. Kovakkai Milagu varuval. I adapted this recipe from Chef Damu.. I am sure those who hate Kovakkai will also love this poriyal for sure..
Here is the recipe..

Recipe For : 2

Preparation Time : 30 minutes

Ingredients:

Kovakkai                      - 250 gm (Tindora)

Small Onion                 - 3

Ginger-Garlic paste      - 2 tsp

Green Chili                   - 1

Mustard Seeds              - 1/2 tsp (Kadugu)

Fennel Seeds                 - 1/2 tsp (Sombu)

Dry Red Chili               - 1

Salt                               - As required

Turmeric Powder         - a pinch

Pepper Powder             - 2 tsp

Fried Gram  flour         - a handful (Porikadalai Maavu)

Curry Leaves                - few

Oil                                 - 2 tbsp

Procedure:

• Wash and chop Kovakkai. You can chop into the shape you desire. I always cut them round. Chop small onions finely. Slit green chili.
• Heat oil in a pan. Add Mustard seeds, Fennel seeds and dry red chili. When they splutter add chopped onions, Green chili and curry leaves.
• When the onions turn translucent, add Ginger- Garlic paste. Saute till raw flavor goes off.
• After that add chopped Kovakkai and cover with a lid .
• When the kovakkai is half cooked, add salt, turmeric powder and pepper powder.
• Saute in between. You can also spray some water in between. This will help the vegetable to cook fast.
• When its cooked fully add Fried gram flour and give the varuval a full stir. Switch off the flame.. Your Tindora pepper fry is ready!!!