Kovakai / Tindora/dondakaya /Ivy gourd dry poriyal

Kovakai dry poriyal  is an easy and tasty poriyal for moor kulambhu.Tindora is a healthy veg for Hypertension patient so try consuming kovakai at least once a week.

Serving  for 4

Ingredients

Kovakai/Tindora  -- 1 big bowl( cut into circles)

Turmeric  --   A pinch

Chili  powder  --  1/2tsp

Jeera   -- 1 tsp

Mustard   --  1 tsp

Curry leaves  -- few(optional)

Salt -- 1/2 tsp

Asafoetida.

For Seasoning 

Jeera                       

Mustard  

Method 

• In a hot pan add  oil then mustard, jeera and then kovakai and  saute for a while with salt and turmeric.
• Add  red chili powder .
• Cook kovakai dry  in high flame and stir often to reduce carbonization.
• Serve hot.