Kovakka / Ivy Gourd Peera

Ingredients:

250 gm kovakka / ivy gourd, cut lengthwise

4 green chillies, slit

3/4-1 cup grated coconut

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1/4 tsp chilli powder

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

2 piece kudampuli/ gambooge, soaked in water

1-2 sprig curry leaves

salt to taste

1 tbsp coconut oil

Preparation:

1. Crush sliced shallots, grated coconut, green chillies,cumin seeds, turmeric powder, chilli powder, kudampuli, curry leaves and salt together with your hand.
2. In a claypot/ pan, add the crushed mixture along with sliced kovakka , coconut oil and 2-3 tbsp water and mix well.
3. Then cook it covered on low flame, stirring in between for about 12-15 minutes or until the kovakka is cooked and mixed well with all other ingredients.
4. Remove from the flame and serve hot with rice...