Kovakkai Thogayal | Tindora Chutney | Ivy Gourd Chutney
Delicious ivy gourd chutney, or kovakkai thogayal as it's called in Tamil, made without any lentils! This chutney is a fantastic accompaniment to rice, guaranteed to excite your taste buds. Follow along with step-by-step pictures and a detailed video to learn how to prepare it.
Servings: 6
Calories: 76kcal
Ingredients
Measurement Details: 1 cup = 250ml; 1 tbsp = 15ml; 1 tsp = 5ml;
- 1 tbsp gingelly oil
- 150 grams ivy gourd approx 12 to 15. Edges trimmed and chopped into small pieces
- 150 grams onion roughly chopped. One small-sized onion.
- 10 grams garlic approx three cloves peeled and chopped.
- 3 green chilies or to taste
- 3 dried red chilies or to taste
- 15 curry leaves
- 15 grams tamarind small marble-sized tamarind
- ¼ cup cilantro a handful
- ⅓ cup coconut grated
- 2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Heat a pan or kadai and add oil. Once the oil is hot, add the chopped ivy gourd and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the onion and garlic, sauté for a minute, then add the green chilies (broken in half), followed by dried red chilies (broken into small pieces) and curry leaves. Cook until the onions turn soft and translucent and the ivy gourd becomes light brown.
- Add the tamarind, cilantro, and ⅓ cup of coconut. Cook until the cilantro wilts, then turn off the heat and let the mixture cool.
- Transfer the mixture to a mixer jar and add two teaspoons of salt.
- Grind the chutney without adding any water. That's it—your chutney is ready! Serve with rice, and enjoy.
Video
Notes
- This tindora chutney has a slightly spicy and tangy flavor, which balances well when mixed with rice. Adjust the salt and spice levels to suit your preference.
- You can make this chutney without garlic or substitute it with half a teaspoon of onion and shallots.
- Water is not required for grinding, but if needed, add a maximum of 2 tablespoons to adjust consistency.
- Tempering is optional. If desired, temper mustard seeds and urad dal in gingelly oil and mix it into the chutney for added flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 856mg | Potassium: 172mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 95mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg