Kovakka thoran - Ivy gourd Stir fry

One more entry to Vazhayila's collection of Vegetable thorans' :)... I know many of you might be thinking what is with me and thorans? Its just that N loves thoran and wants it every other day. In a way i m happy that he likes this so much , because for me its the most easiest dish to make :). a few minutes of chopping, ( seconds in my Food processor) , mixing and cooking, and the thoran would be ready under 10 minutes.

Ingredients:-

Kovakka/ivy guard - 1/2 lb

Grated coconut - 1/4 cup

Green chili slit lengthwise - 3-4

Garlic chopped - 2 cloves

Turmeric powder - a pinch

Curry leaves - 7-8

Small onion chopped - 2 tsp

Mustard seeds

Oil

Salt to taste

Method:-

• Clean and Slice the ivy gourd/Kovakka into thin round slices.
• In a bowl combine the sliced kovakka, green chili, crushed garlic,grated coconut , and turmeric powder and salt , mix it well with your hands.
• Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. 
• When they splutter add chopped onion and curry leaves and fry for a minute or two. 
• Add the kovakka mix and toss it well.
• Sprinkle 2-3 tspns of water ,Keep everything to the centre and cook it covered for 6-7 minutes, or until it runs dry. 
• Remove the lid and stir fry it for another 3-4 minutes. Remove and serve warm

Notes:-

--You can add a small piece of crushed ginger , if you like the gingery taste in your stir fries

Cheers

Sarah