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Gorakhpur Kovakkai Handi
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Gorakhpur Kovakkai Handi

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Gorakhpur cooking — Gorakhpur Kovakkai Handi brings a toor touch with a classic handi finish. About 41 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 16 min Cook 25 min Serves 3 Medium

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Ivy Gourd (Kovakkai)250 g, chopped

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse and prep the main ingredient; pat dry.

  2. 2

    Bloom whole spices in hot oil until aromatic.

  3. 3

    Build the masala base with onion, tomato, and paste.

  4. 4

    Fold in the main ingredient and coat evenly.

  5. 5

    Add liquid (water, stock, or yogurt) and simmer gently.

Chef's tip

Keep the flame medium — rushing browns the base too fast.

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