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Kanpur Special Kovakkai Stir Fry
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Kanpur Special Kovakkai Stir Fry

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Kanpur cooking — Kanpur Special Kovakkai Stir Fry brings a malai touch with a classic stir fry finish. About 35 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 10 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Heavy Cream1/3 cup
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Cashews10, soaked
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Ivy Gourd (Kovakkai)250 g, chopped

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.

  2. 2

    Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.

  3. 3

    Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.

  4. 4

    Pour tempering over the cooked base.

  5. 5

    Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

  6. 6

    Mash lightly if desired; garnish with cilantro.

  7. 7

    Serve with rice or roti.

Chef's tip

Rest 5 minutes off heat so the spices settle.

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