Saturday, 9 February 2013

Kovakka ( Ivy gourd) fry | I am back in full oomph | Kukskitchen

It has been an eventful few weeks (months) in my life and I have come out a happy bunny. I certainly have many to thank for. :-) Now, I am back in the blogging world with full oomph.

I have recently also started to contribute to a food column in my college newsletter UK alumni edition. Please check them out here folks.

Now,back to business!

Does deep-fried veggie count towards your five-a-day? May be not, but who cares! They taste so yummy that way.

Deep-fried veggies was something I was introduced to when I got married. My MIL is, and more so her mum was, an expert in that field, says my FIL :-) My dear D is not surprisingly a fan of deep fried veggies especially the likes of kovakka ( ivy gourd), vendakka (okra, lady's finger) and pavakka (bitter gourd). A simple marinade is all that is needed to lift these humble veggies to worthy of centre stage. I very rarely deep fry them as even the thought of deep frying gives me chest pains :-)

Here is how I ( actually my MIL) makes them


Ingredients for the marinade:


Chilli powder
Turmeric powder
Salt

Adjust quantities to your taste.

Method:


- Thinly slice your veggie either into rounds or to long ovals. Make sure your portions are of similar thickness for an even crisp result.
- Marinate for about 10 minutes and deep fry them till golden brown.
- Serve hot with warm boiled rice and yogurt.

Tips:


- My MIL fries her veggies with a handful of slices onions and a sprig of curry leaves for that extra flavour.

For more info on your five-a-day, go to the NHS choices website here.

Enjoy!

Cheers
Sherin Deepu

5 comments:

  1. looks crispy and yummy..

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  2. Welcome back Sherin....glad to have u back here....

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  3. Spicy Tofu & chickpeas curry recipe also looks great..:)!

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  4. Thank you very much dear friends.

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