- Recipe Cusine : Indian
- Prep Time : 15 Minutes
- Cook time : 35 Minutes
- Serves : 3-4
- Author : Jeyashri
- Recipe Category : Lunch | Dinner
- Description : Cauliflower kovakkai curry recipe, a simple south Indian version of curry made using Cauliflower and Kovakkai | tindora | ivy gourd and the home made sambar masala enhances the taste of this curry. .
Cauliflower 2 cups (chopped small) Kovakkai | ivy gourd | tindora 2 cups ( chopped finely) Sambar powder 4 tsp Turmeirc powder 1/2 tsp Salt as needed Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp Oil 2 tblsp
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Method :
- Chop the cauliflower into big and put them in salt water for 15 minutes. We are not putting them in hot water as it will get par boiled.
- Putting in salt water is to kill the insects if any in the cauliflower.
- You can add turmeric powder also into it, if you want.
- Once done, wash it thoroughly and chop the cauliflower into very small pieces.
- See the picture in the step wise recipes for reference.
- Keep it aside.
- Wash the kovakkai | tindora into finely.
- Check the picture below for reference.
- In a pan add oil and add the mustard seeds.
- When it splutters add the chopped veggies.
- Add in the Sambar powder, turmeric powder and salt.
- Mix well and cook in medium flame for 25- 35 minutes.
- Keep stirring in between.
- Do not get it burnt.
- Once the veggies are cooked and slightly roasted switch off the flame.
- In the last if you like, drizzle some coconut oil and mix well.
- Iron kadai works well for this curry.
- This curry pairs well with Rasam rice, curd rice and any mixed rice too.
- You can add finely chopped onions after adding the mustard seeds.
- The spice level was just fine, if needed more spicy can add 1 tsp of red chili powder or sambar powder.
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Method with step by step pictures :
- Chop the cauliflower into big and put them in salt water for 15 minutes. We are not putting them in hot water as it will get par boiled.
- Putting in salt water is to kill the insects if any in the cauliflower.
- You can add turmeric powder also into it, if you want.
- Once done, wash it thoroughly and chop the cauliflower into very small pieces.
- Keep it aside.
- Wash the kovakkai | tindora into finely.
- Check the picture below for reference.
- In a pan add oil and add the mustard seeds.
- When it splutters add the chopped veggies.
- Add in the Sambar powder, turmeric powder and salt.
- Mix well and cook in medium flame for 25- 35 minutes.
- Keep stirring in between.
- Do not get it burnt.
- Once the veggies are cooked and slightly roasted switch off the flame.
- In the last if you like, drizzle some coconut oil and mix well.
- Iron kadai works well for this curry.
- This curry pairs well with Rasam rice, curd rice and any mixed rice too.
- You can add finely chopped onions after adding the mustard seeds.
- The spice level was just fine, if needed more spicy can add 1 tsp of red chili powder or sambar powder.
