Kovakka - Carrot Mezhukkupuratti / Ivy Gourd - Carrot Stir Fry

Ingredients:

10-12 ivy gourd / kovakka, cut into thin round pieces

1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped

1 tsp chilli powder

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

salt to taste

1 sprig curry leaves

3/4 tsp mustard seeds

1 tbsp oil

Preparation:

1. In a bowl, add kovakka, carrot, chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt and mix well.
2. Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds.
3. Add curry leaves and kovakka-carrot mixture and mix well and cook covered at low flame, stirring occasionally.
4. Then open the lid and stir fry until dry. Serve with rice...