How long does Stuffed Kovakkai take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Stuffed Kovakkai serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Stuffed Kovakkai vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Stuffed Kovakkai spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Stuffed Kovakkai?

250 grams Ivy Gourd, 2 tbsp Peanuts, 1 tbsp Dry Coconut, 1 Sesame Seeds, 150 grams Onion, 1 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Stuffed Kovakkai?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Stuffed Kovakkai?

About 225 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Stuffed Kovakkai

Name: Stuffed Kovakkai
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Peanuts; 1 tbsp Dry Coconut; 1 Sesame Seeds; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; ½ tsp Cumin Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Oil; 150 grams Onion, Slices; 1 Green Chilli, Chopped; 250 grams Ivy Gourd; 1 tbsp Garlic, Chopped; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves

25 min
mild
Serves 2

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

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4 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as kovakkai poriyal, Kovakkai fry · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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Stuffed kovakkai, ivy gourd filled with a roasted peanut, coconut and sesame masala, cooked with onions. Mild, serves 2, 25 minutes, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

14 items

2 people

Peanuts2 tbsp
Dry Coconut1 tbsp
Sesame Seeds1
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Cumin Powder½ tsp
Salt1 tsp
Oil1 tbsp
Onion, Slices150 grams
Green Chilli, Chopped1
Ivy Gourd250 grams
Garlic, Chopped1 tbsp
Coriander Leaves1 tbsp

Contains: groundnut, sesame.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	225kcal	450kcal
Protein	6.1g	12g
Carbohydrate	20g	40g
Fat	15g	31g
Fibre	5.7g	11g
Sugar	5.3g	11g

Cookd masalas for ivy gourd

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Method

1
In a hot pan, roast peanuts, followed by dry coconut and sesame seeds Transfer it to a plate and cool it down.
PeanutsDry CoconutSesame Seeds
2
Add it to the mixer, along with red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and salt. Pulse it to make the filling. Slit the Kovakkai in a criss-cross pattern. Stuff it with the filling.
Red Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderCoriander PowderCumin PowderSalt
3
In a pan, add oil and heat. Add the onions and saute till translucent. Place the kovakkai on it and cook on medium flame with a closed lid.
OilOnionGreen ChilliIvy Gourd
4
Add some water to prevent from sticking. Finish off with garlic, mix it and garnish with coriander leaves.
GarlicCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Stuffed Kovakkai take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Stuffed Kovakkai serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Stuffed Kovakkai vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Stuffed Kovakkai spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Stuffed Kovakkai?: 250 grams Ivy Gourd, 2 tbsp Peanuts, 1 tbsp Dry Coconut, 1 Sesame Seeds, 150 grams Onion, 1 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Stuffed Kovakkai?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Stuffed Kovakkai?: About 225 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.