IVY GOURD STIR FRY / kovakka stir fry

Ingredients :

Kovakka /Ivy Gourd,sliced- 2 cups

Green chilies

Shallots,sliced- 4 to 5 nos

Tomato -1 small chopped

Curry leaves- 1 sprig

Coconut pieces- 1 or 2 tbsp

Kashmiri chili powder-1/2 to 3/4 tsp

Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp

Coconut oil-as required

Salt-to taste

Method :

Heat oil in a pan,add kovakka,green chilies,shallots,tomato ,curry leaves. 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.

Add grated coconut and stir fry.

Serve with rice.