# Kovakkai Thuvaiyal

A tangy and spicy South Indian recipe using kovakkai, peanuts, and various spices, blended to create a flavorful accompaniment to rice, dosa, or chapati.

- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- kovakkai
- salt
- peanuts
- coriander seeds
- cumin seeds
- tomatoes
- green chillies
- small piece tamarind
- some fresh coriander
- hot rice

## Instructions

1. Chop kovakkai in a food processor.
2. Sauté chopped kovakkai with salt in a pan until it turns soft, then set it aside.
3. In the same pan, add peanuts, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, tomatoes, and green chillies.
4. Cook the ingredients until mushy and let it cool down.
5. Blend the sautéed mixture together with a small piece of tamarind and some fresh coriander.
6. Serve with hot rice, dosa or chapati.

## Equipment

- food processor
- pan
- blender

## Tips

- Use a mortar and pestle instead of a blender for a more rustic flavour.
- Make sure not to grind the ingredients too smooth; you should still feel the textures of the vegetables.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIJR7dWslYB/?igsh=MW5jMXo0YmdhMnZ2bA==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/4a65fc18-207e-4593-973a-7812831ae22d
- Extracted: 2025-06-07

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