Culinary Delights of Kerala

Kovakkai is a vegetable, well most of them dont like to try .. But i like it very much. It has many medicinal values. Kovakkai can be eaten fresh or fried. There are different ways to make it some like to really deep fry it .. But i like it without loosing its green color and crispiness. My 2 yr old likes it a lot .. really good for kids too. This vegetable is rich in Vitamin A & C and helps to regulate blood glucose level.


Cut about 250gms of washed kovakkai vertically, cutting one kovakkai to 4 slices. In a pan add some oil and splutter mustard seeds and red chilli . Then add the kovakkai to that add salt and then curry leaves and toss it over medium heat for about 5 mnts. The veggie should be green and crispy. Should not loose the green color. Its a kid's friendly dish .