Ivy Gourd Poriyal — கோவைக்காய் பொரியல்
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Ivy Gourd Poriyal

கோவைக்காய் பொரியல்

35 mins Serves 3 Medium Chef Meenakshi Iyer Chettinad 4.2 (936)

Everyday Tamil stir fry with ivy gourd poriyal, finished with fresh coconut — the dry side dish on every meals plate.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 1

    Heat coconut oil and temper mustard, urad dal, red chillies and curry leaves.

    Ivy Gourd Poriyal step 1
  2. 2

    Saute the onion until translucent.

    Ivy Gourd Poriyal step 2
  3. 3

    Add ivy gourd poriyal with salt, sprinkle a little water, cover and cook on low flame until just tender.

    Ivy Gourd Poriyal step 3
  4. 4

    Uncover, toss on high flame for 2 minutes to dry out the moisture.

    Ivy Gourd Poriyal step 4
  5. 5

    Add grated coconut, mix once and switch off.

    Ivy Gourd Poriyal step 5

சமையல் குறிப்பு

தண்ணீரை ஊற்றாமல் தெளிக்கவும்; பொரியல் உலர்வாக இருக்க வேண்டும்.

Sprinkle water instead of pouring — poriyal must stay dry and crisp.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 444 kcal
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Carbs: 26 g
  • Fat: 11 g

Storage tips

Cool completely, store in a glass or steel container and refrigerate up to 2 days. Reheat on a low flame with a splash of water, never in a hurry.