Kovakka Mezhukkupuratti / Tindora / Ivy gourd Fry

Kovakka mezhukkupuratti

Kerala style Tindora /Ivy Gourd stir fry.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves: 2 to 3
Ingredients:

1. Kovakka /Ivy Gourd,sliced- 2 cups
2. Green chilies,cut vertically-1(or according to taste)
3. Shallots,sliced- 4 to 5 nos
4. Curry leaves- 1 sprig
5. Coconut pieces- 1 or 2 tbsp
6. Kashmiri chili powder-1/2 to 3/4 tsp
7. Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
8. Coconut oil-as required
9. Salt-to taste

Instructions:

Heat oil in a pan,add kovakka,green chilies,shallots,curry leaves,coconut pieces.Mix well.Cover and cook until 3/4 th done,stirring once or twice in between.

Add kashmiri chili powder,turmeric powder and salt to taste.Mix well and cook on medium flame for about 8 to 10 minutes,stirring well in between.

Serve with rice.

NOTES

• Adjust the quantity of chili powder according to your taste.