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Vadodara Banjara Kovakkai Pickle
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Vadodara Banjara Kovakkai Pickle

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Vadodara cooking — Vadodara Banjara Kovakkai Pickle brings a banjara touch with a classic pickle finish. About 35 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 10 min Cook 25 min Serves 3 Hard

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Ivy Gourd (Kovakkai)250 g, chopped

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • 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.

  6. 6

    Taste; balance heat, salt, and tang.

Chef's tip

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

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Watch how it's made

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