How long does Thrissur Kovakkai Curry take?

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

How many people does Thrissur Kovakkai Curry serve?

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

Is Thrissur Kovakkai Curry vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Thrissur Kovakkai Curry spicy?

It is medium: 2 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 Thrissur Kovakkai Curry?

200 grams Ivy Gourd, 100 grams Raw Mango, 1 cup Coconut Milk, 2 sprigs Curry leaves, 15 grams Ginger, 10 Small Onion (Shallots), and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Thrissur Kovakkai Curry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Thrissur Kovakkai Curry?

About 388 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Thrissur Kovakkai Curry

Name: Thrissur Kovakkai Curry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 10 Small Onion (Shallots); 15 grams Ginger, Peeled; 2 cloves Garlic, Peeled; 2 Green Chilli; 1 tsp Salt; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; ½ tbsp Coriander Powder; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 3 tbsp Coconut Oil; 100 grams Raw Mango, Slices; 200 grams Ivy Gourd, Slit; 1½ cup Water; 1 cup Coconut Milk; 2 tbsp Coconut Oil; 10 Small Onion (Shallots); 1 sprigs Curry leaves

25 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

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Also known as Kerala mango Kovakkai curry, No-fish fish curry, raw mango coconut milk kovakkai gravy · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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Thrissur kovakkai curry simmers ivy gourd and raw mango in coconut milk with crushed shallots, ginger and green chilli. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 25 min, video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

14 items

4 people

Small Onion (Shallots)20
Ginger, Peeled15 grams
Garlic, Peeled2 cloves
Green Chilli2
Salt1 tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder½ tbsp
Coriander Powder½ tbsp
Curry leaves3 sprigs
Coconut Oil5 tbsp
Raw Mango, Slices100 grams
Ivy Gourd, Slit200 grams
Water1½ cup
Coconut Milk1 cup

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	388kcal	1552kcal
Protein	4g	16g
Carbohydrate	20g	78g
Fat	35g	140g
Fibre	4.9g	20g
Sugar	7.8g	31g

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Method

1
Crush the shallots, ginger, garlic and green chillies.
Small Onion (Shallots)GingerGarlicGreen Chilli
2
Add it to a pot with the powdered spices, curry leaves and coconut oil. Smash and mix well. Add the thin coconut milk, add 2 tbsp of thick coconut milk to the water.
SaltTurmeric PowderKashmiri Red Chilli PowderCoriander PowderCurry leavesCoconut Oil
3
Place it on the stove. When it comes to a simmer, add the mango pieces. Cook for 5 mins.
Raw Mango
4
Add the kovakkai, the ends cut off and slit down the center. Cover and cook for 5-7 mins until tender. Finish with the thick coconut milk and switch off the stove.
Ivy GourdWaterCoconut Milk
5
In a tempering pan, heat coconut oil and add the sliced shallots. Fry till golden brown. Add the curry leaves, mix and pour into the gravy. Serve hot with rice.
Coconut OilSmall Onion (Shallots)Curry leaves

Before you start

How long does Thrissur Kovakkai Curry take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Thrissur Kovakkai Curry serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Thrissur Kovakkai Curry vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Thrissur Kovakkai Curry spicy?: It is medium: 2 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 Thrissur Kovakkai Curry?: 200 grams Ivy Gourd, 100 grams Raw Mango, 1 cup Coconut Milk, 2 sprigs Curry leaves, 15 grams Ginger, 10 Small Onion (Shallots), and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Thrissur Kovakkai Curry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Thrissur Kovakkai Curry?: About 388 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.