Kovakkai in English
- Kovakkai English name is “Ivy gourd / Coccinia”
Ivy Gourd in Hindi
- Hindi name of Ivy Gourd is “Tindora / Kunduru”
Ivy Gourd in Telugu
- Telugu name of Ivy Gourd is “Dondakaaya”
Ivy Gourd in Tamil
- Tamil name of Ivy Gourd is “Kovakkai”
Ivy Gourd in Kannada
- Kannada name of Ivy Gourd is “Tonde Kayi”
Ivy Gourd in Marathi
- Marathi name of Ivy Gourd is “Tendli / Tondli”
Ivy Gourd in Gujarati
- Gujarati name of Ivy Gourd is “Tindora”
Ivy Gourd in Bengali
- Bengali name of Ivy Gourd is “Kundri / Toruni”
Kovakkai / Kovakka / Ivy Gourd
Kovakkai belongs to the pumpkin family. Coccinia Grandis is the scientific name of Kovakka. It grows abundantly in India. Kovakka is a perennial herbaceous climbing vine that can spread quickly over trees, shrubs and fences. Kovakka is considered a vegetable that is mainly used for culinary and medical purposes. Kovakkai is high in beta-carotene.
Kovakkai is cooked when unripe as Kovakka thoran/poriyal, fry in southern states of India. It is also added in sambar and aviyal. Kovakka is good for diabetics patients. It keeps a check on the blood sugar levels. It also prevents obesity and high blood pressure.
Kovakkai Benefits
- Kovakkai contains fibre, B vitamins, and iron
- Kovakkai improves metabolism
- Kovakka can reduce blood sugar levels
- Kovakka relieves constipation
- Kovakka helps to make the nervous system stronger
- Kovakkai aids in weight loss
- Kovakkai can improve digestion
- Kovakka is good for heart health
- Kovakka helps in reducing high blood pressure
- Kovakkai is used as an antioxidant and immune system modulator
- Kovakka is good for eyesight
- Kovakka can prevent cancer
- Kovakkai has vitamin C that helps in preventing the common cold and flu
- Kovakka helps to treat asthma, bronchitis and jaundice
