Kovakkai Poriyal( Kovakkai fry) method -2

Ingredients:

• kovaikai  - 1/2 lbs
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Onion - small
• green chilli - 2 tsp
• chana dhal - 1/2 tsp
• fennal seeds- 1/2 tsp

• chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
• coriander powder - 1/2 tsp
• curry leaves  - as needed
• turmeric powder -1/2 tsp
• salt to taste
•  oil-1 ½ tbsp

Method ;

• Wash the kovaikai and cut the tip and tail ends.slice them into thin long strips.

• Heat a few drops of oil in a cooking vessel. Once the oil is hot ,add the fennal seeds and let them turn brown.
• Add the green chillis and fry for a few seconds.

• Now add onion then add the sliced dondakayalu.
• Add salt and turmeric pwd,chilli powder,coriander powder and mix well.

• Saute on medium heat for 3-4 minutes , keep sauteing them so that it doesn’t burn.
• Now reduce to low flame and let it cook covered till soft, approx 12-15 minutes.

• Don’t overcook the dondakayalu,
• Serve hot with steamed rice or sambar.