Kovakka thoran–Tindora Stir fry - Ivy gourd Stir fry

INGREDIENTS:

• Kovakka/ivy guard / Tindora – 1/2 lb
• Onion, thinly chopped – 1/4 cup
• Grated coconut – 3 or 4 Tbsp
• Green chili, cut into  thin round slices –  3 nos
• Garlic pods,  crushed – 2 nos
• Ginger, crushed – 1” piece
• Turmeric powder – a pinch
• Curry leaves – 5
• Mustard seeds – 1/8 tsp
• Oil – 1 Tsp
• Salt to taste

METHOD

Wash well and slice the ivy gourd/Kovakka into thin round slices. The essential nutrients will lose, if we wash the chopped vegetables, so wash them thoroughly and chop.

In a bowl combine the sliced kovakka, sliced green chili, chopped onion, crushed garlic , ginger, grated coconut , turmeric powder and salt , mix  everything  well with your clean hands. Keep it aside for 10 minutes.

Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds.

When they splutter add and curry leaves .

Add the kovakka mix and toss it well. Cover the pan with lid and cook for 1 or 2 minutes in medium heat.

Now open the lid and sprinkle 4 or 5  tsps of water ,Keep everything to the center and cook it covered for 6-7 minutes, or until it runs dry. Meanwhile check the kovakka is cooked, else sprinkle some more water and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Uncover it, and  let it stand on a medium flame and stir fry it.Take care not to burn it by stirring occasionally.

Switch off the flame. Remove kovakka thoran  Ivy gourd Stir fry from stove and transfer it to a serving bowl.

Serve  warm kovakka thoran /Tindora Stir fry / Ivy gourd Stir fry as a side dish with rice.

NOTE:

1. Adding grated coconut is optional
2. Don’t sprinkle more water. It  will make the Thoran / Stir fry mushy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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