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Garlic Kovakkai Roast
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Garlic Kovakkai Roast

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Vadodara cooking — Garlic Kovakkai Roast brings a garlic touch with a classic roast finish. About 35 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 10 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Hard

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Garlic8 cloves
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Ivy Gourd (Kovakkai)250 g, chopped

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Assemble spices and chop vegetables before lighting the stove.

  2. 2

    Temper mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried chilies in oil.

  3. 3

    Add onion and green chili; saute until soft.

  4. 4

    Stir in the main ingredient and powdered spices.

  5. 5

    Cook covered, stirring occasionally, until done.

  6. 6

    Squeeze lemon or fold in coconut if the style calls for it.

Chef's tip

Chop everything mise-en-place; the cook goes quickly once oil is hot.

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