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Surat Festival Kovakkai Dahi-wali
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Surat Festival Kovakkai Dahi-wali

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Surat cooking — Surat Festival Kovakkai Dahi-wali brings a dahi-wali touch with a classic raita finish. About 45 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 20 min Cook 25 min Serves 6 Easy

Ingredients

  • Yogurt1 cup, whisked
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Ivy Gourd (Kovakkai)250 g, chopped

Optional extras

  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse and prep the main ingredient; pat dry.

  2. 2

    Bloom whole spices in hot oil until aromatic.

  3. 3

    Build the masala base with onion, tomato, and paste.

  4. 4

    Fold in the main ingredient and coat evenly.

  5. 5

    Add liquid (water, stock, or yogurt) and simmer gently.

Chef's tip

Keep the flame medium — rushing browns the base too fast.

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