Kovaikai/Ivy gourd poriyal

Ingredients

Kovaikai/Ivy gourd - 500gm
Red Chilli powder -  1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Besan flour - 1/4cup
Shallots - 4
Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves - few
Oil - 2 tsp
Salt to taste

Method

 Cut kovaikai/Ivy gourd into thin round slices.Chop onions.
In a kadai, add oil and saute kovaikai/Ivy gourd.Add salt to taste.Cook until vegetables are done.
In a separate pan,heat oil and add mustard seeds,curry leaves.Saute onions for a minute.Add red chilli powder,turmeric powder and saute. Add this seasoning to the cooked vegetable and mix well. Add besan flour n mix well.Cook the whole mixture for 4 minutes or until the raw smell of besan flour vanishes.

Serve with rice,chapathi.