Kovakka Pepper Poriyal /(Tindora/Ivy gourd)

Kovakka / Tindora in one veggie which we all love to have at home, whether it is fried, or mezhukkupuratti. It is a rich source of Vitamin A,  Vitamin C and Beta-carotene. This can be served as a side dish with rice or rotti.

Ingredients

1. Kovakka / Tindora / Ivy Gourd - 1/4 Kg
2. Onion finely  sliced - 1 small
3. Turmeric powder - 1/4 Tsp
4. Pepper powder - 1 Tsp
5. Cumin crushed - a pinch
6. Garlic crushed - 3
7. Curry Leaves 1 sprig
8. Salt - to taste
9. Coconut Oil /Oil - 1 Tbsp

Preparation

• Cut the kovakka/tindora into fine round slices.
• In a bowl mix in kovakka/tindora, sliced onions, turmeric powder, pepper powder , curry leaves and salt.
• Heat a kadai, add oil, add the mix in it. Sir for a minute and cook closed. Check in between, do not burn it.
• Add a little more oil if needed.
• When cooked, off the flame and add crushed cumin and garlic.
• Serve with rice , chappathi.

Sending this to cook-with-comfort event by Sapana ,South Indian cooking hosted by nandoo an event by Anu