🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Pepper Kovakkai Poriyal

Name: Pepper Kovakkai Poriyal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1, finely chopped Onion; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 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 Thrissur cooking — Pepper Kovakkai Poriyal brings a pepper touch with a classic poriyal finish. About 40 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 15 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

Onion1, finely chopped
Cumin Seeds1 tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
Black Pepper2 tsp
Ivy Gourd (Kovakkai)250 g, chopped
Fennel Seeds1 tsp

Optional extras

Green Chili1-2, slit

Instructions

1
Rinse and prep the main ingredient; pat dry.
2
Bloom whole spices in hot oil until aromatic.
3
Build the masala base with onion, tomato, and paste.
4
Fold in the main ingredient and coat evenly.
5
Add liquid (water, stock, or yogurt) and simmer gently.
6
Taste; balance heat, salt, and tang.

Chef's tip

Serve hot with roti, rice, or soft paratha.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Kovakkai Poriyal · on YouTube