Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Kovakai Fry

Appearance - good
Smell - vegetable flavor
Taste - I like it, V likes it too
Rating - doesnt sweat but happily eats...

Ingredients:

2 tbsp of oil (I prefer using gingelly oil or olive oil)
1 tbsp mustard seeds
1 Onion - chopped
2 packs of frozen kovakai /tindora
1.5 tbsp of coriander powder
1 tbsp of chilli powder
pinch of turmeric powder
salt to taste

Method:

1. Add oil in a frying pan
2. Once the oil warms up add mustard seeds
3. After the mustard seeds burst add the chopped onion
4. Fry the onions till they are slightly golden brown
5. Add the tindora and fry for 5 -6 minutes
6. Add coriander powder and chilli powder along with a pinch of turmeric powder and salt.
7. Close with lid and allow to cook for 7- 8 minutes
8. Keep stirring it every 10 minutes so that the vegetable doesnt get burnt
9. Let the flame be on medium as the vegetable gets cooked.
10. The color of the tindora changes and feel it with your finger. Once it turns soft, it is ready to serve.

Might not be the best description but this is my virtual cookbook.

Found a similar recipe to mine here
http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/03/08/stories/2004030801320300.htm