Kovakka Mezhukkupuratti (Ivy Gourd /Tindora Stir Fry)

Ingredients

• Kovakka  - 250 gms
• Onion - 1 small  finely sliced
• Green Chilli - 3 chopped
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp 
• Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
• Salt - To taste
• Curry leaves - few
• Oil - as needed

Method

1. Clean and wash  kovakka and slice them to fine thin rings.
2. Marinate with salt, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder and green chilli,curry leaves and set aside for 20 minutes.
3. In a pan add oil, add onions and saute till it becomes golden brown
4. Add chilli and turmeric powder and a pinch of salt.
5. Now add sliced kovakkaand cover and cook.
6. Stir occasionally till it becomes nice and brown.
7. Serve hot with rice.