Simple Ivy Gourd Poriyal / Kovakkai Poriyal

Ingredients :

Ivy Gourd / Kovakkai - 250 gm (finely sliced) Onion - 1 no (finely chopped) Coconut Shreds - 2 tbsp Dry Red Chili - 3 nos (slit) Mustard Seeds - 1/4 tsp Urad Dal - 1/4 tsp Curry Leaves - 1 stk Oil - 2 tsp Salt to taste.

Method :

First to temper, heat Oil in a kadai, add Mustard Seeds and Urad Dal, after splutter, add Onion, Curry Leaves and Dry Red Chili, saute until light golden colour. Add Ivy Gourd / Kovakkai, saute for 7 to 10mins in simmer.

Finally add Coconut Shred and turn off flame, mix well and ready to serve.

Serving Suggestion : Serve hot with Sambar Rice or Village Sambar