1 kg kovakai
pinch turmeric
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp mustard
1 onion thinly sliced
1 tomato thinly sliced
3 curry leaf
5-6 cloves garlic thinly sliced
1-2 tsp chilli powder
3-4 tbsp grated coconut
2 tbsp coriander leaves
1 tsp lemon juice
Method
Clean and Slice Kovakai lengthwise . Boil kovakai with a pinch of turmeric . After it is cooked , drain the water and keep it aside.
Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds .When they pop up add chopped onion and curry leaves and saute till they are soft 4-5 minutes.
Add sliced garlic and fry it again for 2-3 minutes.Add tomato , chili powder and turmeric powder and combine it well.
Slide in the kovakai pieces and toss it well so that it gets mixed with the masala.
Add grated coconut and lemon juice .
Sprinkle 1 tsp of water and cook it covered till they are soft .
Garnish with coriander leaves.
Serve warm !!