Mar 1, 2011

Kovakai Chutney

Kovakkai in Tamil, tindora or tondli in Marathi,Kovakka in Malayalam Dondakaya in Telugu Tondekayi in Kannada.
Kovakai Chutney is side dish for idli/ dosa
Kovakai/ Tindora Chutney
Very tasty chutney
Ingredients

  • Kovakkai..................100gms
  • Red Chili...................6
  • Urad Dhal..................2tsp
  • Asafoetida................ 1/4 tsp
  • Tamarind................1tsp
  • Coriander Leaves.....few
  • Mustard Seeds..........1tsp
  • Curry Leaves..............few
  • Salt to Taste

Method

  • Fry the chili and  dhal in golden. Fry the chopped kovakkai, till it becomes tender.
  • Grind kovakai urad dhal, chili, asafoetida, salt coriander leaves and tamarind. into a paste.
  • Heat a pan with oil add mustard seeds and curry leaves. When it splutters add to the chutney.
  • It is a side dish for dosa/ idli/ rice or chapthi.

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