Kovakkai masala/Tindooramasala

Ingredients:

Kovakkai (Tindoora)-1/4 kg
Tomato – 1 chopped
Onion – 1/2 chopped
Red chilli powder-1/2 tsp
Coriander powder-1 tbsp
Cumin-1/4 tsp
GingerGarlic paste 1 tsp
Oil-2 tablespoon
Mustard-1/2 tsp seeds
Fennel seeds-1/ tsp
Curry leaves-few
Salt to taste.
Pepper powder-1/4 tsp

Method:

• Wash the kovakkai remove the ends and  cut it into fine circle.
• Heat one tablespoon oil in a kadai and add kovakkai fry 5 min andkeep it aside.
• Use same kadai add remaining oil and add mustard seeds, fennel seeds, curry leaves and ginger garlic paste.
• After the raw smell goes off add the onion  and fry till goldbrown 
• Now add tomato and saute well.

• Then add chilli powder,coriander and cumin powder and mix well. 
• Now put the  fried kovakkai thats kept aside and stir well  sprinkling  little water(cook with the medium flame)

• Cook till the kovaikkai  is tender.
• Add pepper powder mix it and ready to serve.

Note:Sprinkle water in between as required.