Ivy Gourd with Onion Poriyal | Kovakkai Poriyal | கோவைக்காய் பொரியல்

Ingredients :

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

Method :

First to make Onion Paste, heat 2 tsp of Oil in a Kadai, fry dry Red Chili for few seconds, then add Onion and saute until light golden brown colour. Cool it, grind into paste and keep aside.

Then again heat remaining Oil in a kadai, temper Mustard Seeds, Urad Dal and Curry Leaves, then add Ivy Gourd / Kovakkai, cook for 3mins, stirring frequently. Add ground paste, mix well and again cook for 2 to 3mins. Ready to serve.

Serving Suggestion : Serve with Sambar or Village Sambar