Kovakka Fry(Tindora with Tamarind)

Tindora also called as Ivy gourd..... a unique tropical plant that is a member of cucumber Family. It grows well in India and Thailand .Ivy gourd has been classified as a medicinal herb in traditional Thai and ayurvedic medicine. The parts used in diabetes treatment are the leaves.

Ivy gourd contains a major vitamin A precursor from plant sources.

It is also considered a good source of protein and fiber.this vegetable tastes good when fried with just chilly powder and salt.... wat if with tamarind pulp?

Ingredients:

Tindora 1 cup

Red onion 1 chopped

Tomatoes 1 chopped
Urad dal 3 tsp

Mustard seeds 1 tsp

Oil 2tsp

Green/red chillies 3

Chilli powder 1 tsp

Tamarind juice 1/4 cup

Turmeric powder 1 tsp

Salt to taste

Method:

1)Cut the tindora in to slices,add salt ,water and boil it for around 10-15 min ,drain out the water and keep aside

2)Heat the pan, add oil, urad dhal,mustard seeds let them popo out,add red chillis,onions and fry it till golden brown

3)Now add tomatoes,chilli powder, a pinch tumeric powder,salt and the boiled tindora..

saute it well...

4)Add tamarind juice to the mixture and allow it boil for 10 min till jiuce is well absorbed.

serve hot

Best with:Rice,chappathi