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