KOVAIKKAI (IVY GOURD) KULAMBHU/ CURRY

INGREDIENTS: 

Kovaikkai -- 250 gms 

Sambar Onion -- 12 

Tomato - 2 big 

Garlic cloves - 6

Mustard - 1 tsp

Jeera - 1 tsp

Methi seed - 1 tsp

Coconut - 6 pieces (Finely blend them with sufficient water, it has to be very smooth)

Kuzhambu Milagai Powder-- 2 tsps 

Turmeric powder --1 tsp 

Curry leaves and Coriander leaves

Salt to taste 

METHOD OF PREPARATION :

1. Heat oil in a kadai . Add Mustard, Jeera and Methi seeds.When it splutters, add onion and curry leaves. Saute till tender. Then , add garlic, chopped tomato and saute them till skinny.

2) Add chopped kovaikkai, Kuzhambu Milagai powder, Turmeric powder and Salt .Mix it well and add little water wait till veggie becomes tender . 

3) Once done, add the finely blended coconut to it with little water.  Cover with a lid and cook till the oil separates .Garnish with coriander leaves .

Serve with hot steamed rice .