Kovaikka / Tindora dry fry

Ingredients needed for Kovaikka dry fry
1 cupful Kovaikka
2 tbsps chopped small onions
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste
1 tbsp oil
1/4 tsp mustard seeds
1/4tsp cumin seeds
few curry leaves

How to prepare Kovaikka / Tindora dry fry?
Cut the top and the bottom portions of the kovaikka and slit through in to two halves. Then cut it diagonally in to thin slices. Keep aside.
Heat oil,splutter mustard and cumin seeds. Add curry leaves and the chopped small onions. Saute till the onions turn golden.
Now add the thinly sliced kovaikka to the pan, stir well.
Continue stirring for 2-3 minutes till the vegetables turn soft.
Add Chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt to taste. Mix well.
Sprinkle a little water and cover the vegetable to cook soft.
Just check in between to see that the fry doesn't get burnt or stick at the bottom of the pan.
When the vegetable gets cooked, open the lid and let the moisture gets dry.
Serve Kovaikka / Tindora fry as a side dish with rice and sambar.