Kovakkai (ivy gourd) poriyal

Ingredients:

• Kovakkai (ivy gourd) - 1/4 kg
• Onion - 1
• Peanuts - 10
• Chana dal - 1 tsp
• Mustard - 1 tsp
• Urad dal - 1 tsp
• Red chilli - 2
• Oil
• Salt
• Chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
• Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp

Preparation:

• Cut each Kovakkai into 4 pieces lengthwise.
• Cook it in microwave for 6-8 mins without water.
• In a pan,heat oil and season mustard, urad dal, chana dal, peanuts and red chillies.
• Once they are seasoned add the chopped onion to it and saute until it turns transparent.
• Add the cut Kovakkai and saute.
• Add the chilli powder,salt ,coriander powder and turmeric powder into it and keep sauteing it.
• Turn off the heat when it turns golden brown.
• Serve with rice.