🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Asansol Kovakkai Pepper

Name: Asansol Kovakkai Pepper
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; 1, finely chopped Onion; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 2 tsp Black Pepper; 250 g, chopped Ivy Gourd (Kovakkai); 1 tsp Fennel Seeds

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Asansol cooking — Asansol Kovakkai Pepper brings a pepper touch with a classic pulusu finish. About 37 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 12 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Onion1, finely chopped
Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
Black Pepper2 tsp
Ivy Gourd (Kovakkai)250 g, chopped
Fennel Seeds1 tsp

Optional extras

Green Chili1-2, slit
Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

1
Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.
2
Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.
3
Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.
4
Pour tempering over the cooked base.
5
Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

Chef's tip

Finish with a spoon of ghee for shine and aroma.

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