KOVAIKKAI PORIYAL

INGREDIENTS :

Kovaikkai - 200 gms
Onion - 1
Salt to taste
Chilli powder - 1 tsp
Pepper powder - 1/2 tsp
Jeera powder - 1/2 tsp
Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp
Ginger- garlic paste - 1/2 tsp

For Tadka :

Red Chillies - 2
Curry leaves
Mustard - 1 tsp
Urat dal - 1 tsp

METHOD OF PREPARATION :

1) Heat oil in a pan . Once hot , add mustard and urat dal . When it splutters , add red chillies and chopped onion .Saute till tender .

2) Then , ginger-garlic paste and curry leaves .

3) Finally , add the veggie with all the powders and salt .

4) Cover with a lid and cook in slow flame . Stir for every 5 minutes to avoid the burning of the veggie . Once done , switch of the flame .

Serve hot with Rice .

Other version of Kovaikkai poriyal .