🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Reshmi Kovakkai Payasam

Name: Reshmi Kovakkai Payasam
Prep time: 21 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 46 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: to taste Salt; 1, finely chopped Onion; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder; 250 g, chopped Ivy Gourd (Kovakkai)

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Cuttack cooking — Reshmi Kovakkai Payasam brings a reshmi touch with a classic payasam finish. About 46 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 21 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Hard

Ingredients

Saltto taste
Onion1, finely chopped
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
Red Chili Powder1 tsp
Ivy Gourd (Kovakkai)250 g, chopped

Optional extras

Green Chili1-2, slit
Lemon1/2

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.
7
Finish with garam masala and fresh cilantro.
8
Rest a minute, then serve hot.

Chef's tip

Serve hot with roti, rice, or soft paratha.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Kadalai Paruppu Payasam | Pongal Special with Easyday Club · on YouTube