Tindli Fry [ Kovakai ]

Ingredients :

• Kovakai [ Tindli ] - 100 gm [ cut into round pieces ]
• Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
• Chilli powder - 11/2 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Cumin powder - 1/2 tsp
• Salt - as required
• Sugar - 1/2 tsp
• Oil - 3 table spoon
• Curry leaves - little
• Fresh grated coconut - little [ for garnishing ]

Method :

Wash and drain tindli. Cut into thin round pieces. Then heat oil and add mustard seeds. When they crackle, add tindli and mix well. Cover and cook over a slow fire [ no water should be added ]. Stir now and then. Remove the lid, add salt, turmeric, cumin powder and chilli powder. Mix well and cook till the vegetable gets done. Add sugar and coconut. Remove from the gas and garnish with curry leaves. Serve with any kuzhambu or rasam rice.