Kovakkai masala/ tindora masala

Ingredients

• 1/2 Libra Tindora
• 1 No Tomato (chopped)
• 1 No Onion (chopped)
• 1/2 teaspoon Garam masala
• 1 tablespoons Red chilly powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Ginger/Garlic paste
• 2 tablespoons Oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon Urad dal
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• Salt to taste.

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Preparation

• Wash the Tindora. Remove the ends, cut it lengthwise into four pieces.
• Heat oil in a kadai and add mustard seeds, urad dal and curry leaves.
• When the mustard seeds pop add the onion, tomato and saute well.
• When the onion is tender add the tindora and the rest of the ingredients and saute.
• Set the kadai to a medium flame, cover and cook till the tindora is tender.
• Sprinkle water in between as required. Serve hot.