Kovakka Fry (Ivy Gourd Fry)

Ingredients

1. Kovakka (Ivy Gourd) -250 gms
2. Turmeric powder - 1/4 Tsp
3. Red chilly powder - 1/2 Tsp
4. Salt - as per taste
5. Oil - 3 Tbsp
6. Curry Leaves - 2 Twigs
7. Crushed Garlic - 4-5
8. Coconut slices - 1 1/2 Tbsp

Preparation

• Clean kovakka in salt water. Slice them lengthwise. In a bowl add turmeric, red chilly and salt , also mix kovakka into it. keep for 5 mins.
• Heat oil in a pan. Add the marinated kovakka's into it .Stir for 2mins and close with a lid.Fry on low flame. Do not burn it.
• Fry it until masala is coated well. Add curry leaves, garlic and coconut to it.
• Mix all items well.