How To Make Kovakka Thoran (Poriyal) Recipe
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How To Make Kovakka Thoran (Poriyal) Recipe

How To Make Kovakka Thoran (Poriyal) Recipe is a delicious Lunch dish that can be prepared in just 0 minutes....

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10 Min Prep

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15 Min Cook

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4 Servings

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Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 500 grams Tindora (Dondakaya/ Kovakkai) - cut into desired shape
  • 1/2 cup Fresh coconut - grated
  • 2 Green Chillies
  • 2 sprig Curry leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
  • Salt - to taste

Instructions

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To begin making the Kovakka Poriyal method, we will first steam the produce with seasoning in the pressure cooker adding just about 2 tablespoons of moisture or a steamer until it is soft and cooked.In a blender, make a coarse mixture of the coconut, one sprig of curry leaves, green chillies and cumin seeds.Combine the coconut mixture into the steamed kovakka and keep aside.The final step is to make the seasoning.
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bring to temperature a small pot with a teaspoon of fat; transfer in in the mustard seeds and allow it to crackle.Once it crackles, mix gently in the other sprig of curry leaves and the turmeric dusting masala condiment.
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Turn off the bring to temperature and transfer this seasoning into the Kovakka Poriyal mixture.
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 (If you are adding onions, then you can transfer in it along with the seasoning after the mustard crackles.
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Sauté until the onions turn soft)mix gently to come well and check the seasoning levels and adjust to suit your sharp profile.You can dish up the Kovakka Thoran (Poriyal) along with Phulka’s or even a container of Steamed Rice and Pumpkin Sambar.

Recipe Information

Cuisine
Tamil Nadu
Course
Lunch
Diet
Vegetarian
Total Time
25 mins

Recipe Time chart

Preparation Time

10 mins

Cooking Time

15 mins

Total Time

25 mins
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