KOVAIKKAI PORIYAL ( IVY GOURD)

INGREDIENTS: 

Kovaikkai - 1/2 kg 

Sambar onions - 10 

Red chillies - 10 

Mustard ,Jeera,Urat dal - 1/2 tsp 

Chilli powder - 1/2 tsp 

Salt to taste 

TO GRIND : Onion + Red chillies - add little water,grind coarsely. 

METHOD OF PREPARATION :

1.  Mix kovaikkai with a tsp of turmeric powder and salt. Leave for 10 - 15 minutes. 

2. Heat oil in a kadai. Add mustard,jeera and urat dal.When it splutters, add chopped kovaikkai and fry them for few minutes. Cover with a lid. Wait till it is half cooked. 

2) Then add the grinded masala and chilli powder. Mix them well and leave in slow flame till it gets dry  and cooked.

Serve hot with Rice.

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