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Dahi-wali Kovakkai Pulao
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Dahi-wali Kovakkai Pulao

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Jorhat cooking — Dahi-wali Kovakkai Pulao brings a dahi-wali touch with a classic pulao finish. About 57 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 22 min Cook 35 min Serves 6 Hard

Ingredients

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

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate the main ingredient with turmeric, chili, and salt for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat oil; fry or sear until lightly coloured, then set aside.

  3. 3

    In the same pan, saute aromatics and spices.

  4. 4

    Return the main ingredient; add gravy ingredients.

  5. 5

    Simmer covered until tender.

Chef's tip

Rest 5 minutes off heat so the spices settle.

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Watch how it's made

Video: "CURD RICE" Recipe || South Indian Rice Curd Rice || Dahi Bhata · on YouTube