Kovakkai Varuval Recipe/Kovakkai Poriyal

In this Post,I have shared the recipe of Kovakkai Varuval with step by step Photos.Kovakkai is one of the powerful ingredient to lower diabetes level.Kovakkai/Ivy gourd varuval is prepared by adding one special ingredient(My Sambar Powder Recipe) and is one of the most simplest and quick recipe to prepare.This Poriyal goes well with Sambar Rice,Rasam Rice and specially with Curd Rice.Kindly,check out the recipe and make a try.

You can also check out my other poriyal recipes too

Carrot Beans Poriyal

Bottle Gourd Poriyal

Raw Banana Fry

Egg Poriyal

Snake Gourd Poriyal

Spring Onion Poriyal

Ingredients

Kovakkai/Ivy Gourd-1/2 kg

Sambar Powder-1 tsp

Chili Powder-1 tsp

Mustard Seeds,Urad dal-1 tsp

Turmeric-1/4 tsp

Curry Leaves-1 Sprig

Salt to taste

Oil-2 1/2 tbsp

Step by Step Photo Recipes

1.Heat a Kadai and add Oil.

2.Once the Oil is hot add 1 tsp Mustard seeds and Urad dal.

3.Allow it to splutter.

4.Add the Chopped Kovakkai.

5.Now add Turmeric Powder.

6.Further add Sambar Powder.

7.Then goes in Red Chili Powder.

8.Finally add Salt and Mix.

9.Then add Curry Leaves and Mix.

10.Cook in medium Flame and stir occassionaly.

11.Once the Kovakkai becomes soft,varuval is ready to serve.

Notes

1.Adjust Chili Powder according to your taste.

2.Stir occassionally,so that varuval will not stick to the bottom of the pan.

Recipe card For Kovakkai Varuval