Kovakka Mezhukkupuratti /Tindora Stir fry

Ingredients

1.Tindora /Kovakka - 200gm
2.Dry red chilies - 7
3.Red onions /Kunjulli -1/2 cup
4.Onion -1 (optional)
5.Coconut oil - 3 tsp
6.Mustard - as required
7.Salt - as required
8.Curry leaves - as required
9.Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

Optional [If you like, you can also add 1 tsp Ginger garlic paste,3 tsp Coriander Powder,1/4 tsp Garam Masala Powder along with the turmeric powder.]

Preparation


1.Clean and cut the tindora to thin slices
2.Crush red chilies and small onions together
3.Heat oil in a pan ,splutter mustard seeds ,add the curry leaves and the onions, fry till golden brown.
4.Add the crushed small onions, red chilies and  turmeric powder
5.Add little salt to the tindora and mix well with hand and add this to the pan .

6.Sprinkle some water and cook the tindora in a low flame with the lid closed .Stir occasionally
7.When its done,open the lid and saute for a couple of minutes or till it is dry and done.