{"product_id":"fresh-tindora-kovakkai-ivy-gourd","title":"Tindora Kovakkai (Ivy Gourd)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTindora Kovakkai (Ivy Gourd) - Fresh Vegetables for Stir-Fries and Curries\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd variety to everyday meals with Tindora Kovakkai (Ivy Gourd), a vegetable used in Indian cooking. Also called tindora or kovakkai, ivy gourd can be sliced into rounds, cut lengthways or stuffed with a spice mixture before cooking. Choose from 250g, 500g or 1kg options for your next homemade vegetable dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits in the Kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTindora Kovakkai (Ivy Gourd) works in several styles of cooking, from a simple pan-cooked side to a simmered curry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlice evenly for a spiced stir-fry or dry-style sabzi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut lengthways to vary the texture and presentation of a vegetable side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlit and stuff with your chosen masala for a more elaborate preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd to sambar or a curry sauce and cook until tender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients and Composition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh ivy gourd fruit (Coccinia grandis), used as a culinary vegetable. This listing is for the fresh produce itself, not a prepared curry or pickle. Oil, spices and other ingredients mentioned in serving suggestions are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Prepare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash Tindora Kovakkai (Ivy Gourd), trim the ends and cut into evenly sized rounds or lengthways pieces. For a stuffed recipe, make a lengthways slit without cutting the vegetable apart, then add your preferred spice filling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Cook\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a simple stir-fry, heat a little oil, add your chosen seasonings and cook the prepared pieces until tender, stirring regularly. Use a broad pan and avoid overcrowding if you want lightly browned edges. For a curry or sambar, simmer the pieces in the sauce until cooked through. Serve with rice, roti or dal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep Tindora Kovakkai (Ivy Gourd) refrigerated and protected from excess moisture. Wash just before preparing and use promptly for the best texture. Refrigerate cut portions in a covered container and follow any storage instructions or dates supplied with your order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DesiBasket","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":66235755266397,"sku":null,"price":2.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":66235755299165,"sku":null,"price":4.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1Kg","offer_id":66235755331933,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0886\/5149\/7821\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_318ead87-b637-49df-9bc5-cb2a73402cb8.jpg?v=1792250022","url":"https:\/\/desibasket.de\/de\/products\/fresh-tindora-kovakkai-ivy-gourd","provider":"DesiBasket","version":"1.0","type":"link"}