Kovakka thoran | Ivy Gourd Stir fry

Ingredients:

1. Ivy Gourd/Kovakka - 250 gms
2. Dried red chilies - 2-3
3. Curry leaves - 1 sprig
4. Mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon
5. Coconut oil - 1 tablespoon
6. Salt to taste

Method:

1. Wash and thinly slice ivy gourd and set aside.
2. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds. 
3. Add red chilies, curry leaves, ivy gourd and salt to taste.
4. Cover and cook on low flame. Ivy gourd cooks in steam itself and there is no need to add water while cooking.
5. Stir occasionally and cook for 10 minutes.

Serve as a side dish for steamed rice.