Kovakka thoran - Ivy gourd Stir fry

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