🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Pune Home-Style Kovakkai Jalfrezi

Name: Pune Home-Style Kovakkai Jalfrezi
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 43 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 8 cloves Garlic; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder; 250 g, chopped Ivy Gourd (Kovakkai)

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Pune cooking — Pune Home-Style Kovakkai Jalfrezi brings a garlic touch with a classic jalfrezi finish. About 43 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 18 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Easy

Ingredients

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Garlic8 cloves
Cumin Seeds1 tsp
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
Red Chili Powder1 tsp
Ivy Gourd (Kovakkai)250 g, chopped

Optional extras

Ghee1 tbsp

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.

Chef's tip

Rest 5 minutes off heat so the spices settle.

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Watch how it's made

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