TINDORA (KOVAKKAI) FRY

Ingredients

Kovakkai 10 or 15

Crushed green chilli 2 tbsp

Chilli powder 1 tbsp

Cumin powder 1/2 tbsp

Coriander powder 1/2 tbsp

Hing (asafoetida) pinch

Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp

Cumin seeds 1 tbsp

Mustard seeds 1 tbsp

Salt to taste

Oil 2 tbsp

Preparation

1. Cut Kovakkai lengthwise. (From one tindora we get 8 lengthwise pieces).

2. Heat a pan, add oi, mustard seeds, after it crackle, add cumin seeds, hing and turmeric powder. Fry.

3. Add crushed green chilli and kovakkai. Mix well.

4. Then add salt, cumin powder, chilli powder and coriander powder. Mix well.

5. Cover the pan and cook kovakkai in a low flame. Stir often.

6. Once the kovakkai turns tender, remove the lid and mix for about 4 mts.

7. Turn off the flame. Serve it with rice.