Tendli [ little gourd ] green Masala

Ingredients :

• Tendli [ kovakkai ] - 250 gms. [ finely chopped ]
• Green chillies - 2 to 3 [ slit ]
• Coriander leaves - little
• Ginger - small piece
• Salt -  as required
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Curry leaves - little
• Grated coconut - 1/2 cup
• Sugar - 1/2 tsp

For seasoning :

• Coconut oil - 2 table sp
• Mustard seeds - 1 tsp

Method :

First grind coconut, green chillies, ginger, coriander leaves in a mixer. [ don't add water. ] Keep aside. Then take one kadai, add coconut oil. When the oil becomes hot add mustard seeds, when its pop add chopped tendli to that, and  mix well . Add salt, turmeric and sugar along with little water. Mix well and close with a lid. Stir in between till  the water completely dry and the subji becomes soft. This time add the ground masala to that and mix well. Add curry leaves and remove from the fire. Serve with any kuzambu or rasam as a side dish.