Kovakkai - Ivy Gourd

Organic Kovakkai (Ivy Gourd) – Crisp, Clean, and Comfortingly Familiar

Looking for a simple way to revive the traditional flavors you grew up with? Kovakkai might just be your answer. With its clean crunch, mild flavor, and old-school versatility, this underrated vegetable deserves a spot back on your plate.

Our organically grown ivy gourd is harvested young and tender — small, firm, and striped in fresh green and white. It’s grown naturally without harmful sprays, retaining its nutritional value and taste. Whether you prefer it roasted till crisp or simmered gently with coconut, our kovakkai brings an effortless touch of heritage to your everyday meals.

Feeling stuck in the same vegetable routine? Kovakkai adds a much-needed break from the usual — a great choice when you want something light, healthy, and naturally delicious. Packed with fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants, it supports digestion, helps manage blood sugar, and is an excellent choice for balanced, diabetic-friendly diets.

🟢 Quick to Cook: Roast it golden, sauté with onions and curry leaves, or add it to a simple kootu — it’s ready in minutes and pairs with almost anything.

🟢 Farm-Fresh Always: Delivered directly from our farmers, free from chemical residues and artificial shine — just as you’d find in a home garden.

📦 Home Delivery Across Chennai – Enjoy the joy of just-picked produce, hand-harvested and packed with care, straight to your doorstep.

✨ Bring back the ease and warmth of traditional home cooking. Let Kovakkai add a quiet joy to your menu — one that’s wholesome, nostalgic, and always nourishing.

Taste the legacy. Live the tradition. Now available at myHarvest Farms.

Diabetes Management – Known to help regulate glucose levels

Heart Protection – Lowers cholesterol naturally

Weight Loss Aid – Keeps you full without excess calories

Metabolism Enhancer – Promotes better energy usage

Antioxidant Rich – Fights oxidative stress in cells

Fresh kovaikkai kept unwashed in a cool, shaded corner inside the kitchen stay crisp and usable for about 3–5 days at room temperatureFor longer freshness up to about a week, store unwashed kovaikkai in a perforated or loose bag inside the fridge crisper drawer—keep away from apples and bananas to avoid premature spoilage.

Try the classic Kovakkai Sambar, where ivy gourd is simmered in a tangy tamarind and lentil broth with traditional spices for a comforting meal. For something different, enjoy Kovakkai Raita—grated ivy gourd mixed with yogurt, cumin, and fresh herbs, offering a cool, refreshing side that balances spicy dishes. Bring home our fresh kovakkai and explore these delicious, wholesome recipes