Kovakkai (Tindora/Dondakaya) Curry Recipe | South Indian Side Dish Recipes Recipe
Ingredients
- Kovakkai Curry (Gherkins / Ivy Gourd Curry)
- Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 15 mins | Serves: 4
- Ingredients:
- Kovakkai (Tindora/Dondakaya) – 1/4 kgs
- Onion, medium – 1
- Garlic pods - 2
- Curry leaves – 1 sprig
- Red chili powder – 1 tsp
- Coriander powder – 1-1/2 tsp
- Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
- Garam masala powder – 1/2 tsp (optional)
- Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
- Urad dal – 1 tsp
- Fresh grated coconut – 4 tbsp
- Salt – to taste
- Oil – 1 tbsp
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 125g | |
| Calories 201 | |
| Calories from Fat 150 | 75% |
| Total Fat 17.2g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat 4.14g | 17% |
| Trans Fat 0.35g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 192mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 11.69g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.7g | 9% |
| Sugars 4.87g | 3% |
| Protein 1.6g | 3% |
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