KOVAIKKAI CURRY (Dondakaya )

Ingredients:

To Grind To A Smooth Paste:

2 tbs coconut
5 red chillies
½ tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp peanuts
1 tbs channa dal

1 small piece of tamarind

1 tbs oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 big onion chopped
Salt to taste
300 grms kovakkai cut into lengths (or any size)
¼ tsp turmeric powder

Method:
Dry roast all the ingredients , except the tamarind , for grinding.
When cool use little water, add the tamarind and grind to a smooth paste.
Keep aside.

Heat a wok with the oil, add in the mustard seeds, let them splutter.
Add in the onions and salt, sauté till the onions are little limp.
Add in the cut kovakkai and the turmeric powder.
Stir fry, close and cook for about 5 minutes.

Remove the cover, add in the ground paste, add little water.
Cook on low flame till all is blended well.
You can add more water if you want more gravy.
Remove and serve with chapathi