Ivy gourd fry (கோவைக்காய் வறுவல் / Tindora varuval)

கோவைக்காய் வறுவல்  / Kovaikkai varuval / Tindora fry in Andhra style / Ivy gourd fry.

Ingredients: 

Kovaikkai - 300 gm

Peanut oil - 3 tbsp

Fennel - 1 Tsp

Garlic - 2 cloves

Turmeric powder -1/2 tsp

Curry leaf - few

Table salt - 1 Tsp (to taste)

Red Chili powder - 1/2 tsp (to taste)

Coriander powder - 2 tsp

Cumin powder - 1/2 tsp 

Preparation: 
Rinse the Ivy gourd very well (thrice). Remove the top and bottom of each. No need to remove skin. Slice them into thin coin like pieces.

Method: 
Heat oil in a wok. Add fennel, once it stars getting mild red, add the sliced kovaikkai.  (Saute for 2 mins in medium heat)

Add the required salt, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder and stir well. Cook covered for 5 minutes in low heat. Check and cook till done.
Tindora fry is ready !

Serving suggestion:
Makes  4 servings.
Serve as side dish with sambar rice, any rice variety, chapati , roti.