🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Bhuna Kovakkai Stew

Name: Bhuna Kovakkai Stew
Prep time: 21 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 46 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; to taste Salt; 2, chopped Tomato; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder; 250 g, chopped Ivy Gourd (Kovakkai)

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Srinagar cooking — Bhuna Kovakkai Stew brings a bhuna touch with a classic stew finish. About 46 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 21 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Saltto taste
Tomato2, chopped
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Red Chili Powder1 tsp
Ivy Gourd (Kovakkai)250 g, chopped

Optional extras

Ghee1 tbsp
Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

1
Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.
2
Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.
3
Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.
4
Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.
5
Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.
6
Uncover, adjust salt and spice, and cook to the desired consistency.

Chef's tip

Finish with a spoon of ghee for shine and aroma.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Ivy Gourd Spicy Rice. Tondli Bhaat. Kovakkai/Tendli/Tindora Rice. तोंडली भात. Tendli Pulao / Pulav · on YouTube