Kovaikka Urulakizhangu Ularthiyathu

Ingredients needed for Kovaikka Urulakizhangu  Dry Masala
500 grams Kovaikka /Coccinea /Tindora
2 biz sized potatoes
1 cup small onions
2 tsps chilli powder
salt to taste
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
Oil as needed (Coconut oil preferred)
Handful curry leaves
1/2 tsp mustard
3-4 red chillies broken into pieces

How to prepare Kovaikka Urulakizhangu Ularthiyathu
Cut the Kovaikka in to lengthwise in to thin pieces , that is at about 8-10 pieces from one.
Cut the potatoes also of the uniform size like Kovaikka / cochneal.
Heat oil in a non stick fry pan. Splutter mustard seeds, red chilli bits and curry leaves.
Now, add Kovaikka pieces  and stir fry for about 2 minutes.
Then add the cut potatoes in to the pan and stir fry for a minute.
Mean while grind small onions, turmeric powder and chilli powder together to a paste with salt to taste.
Add the ground masala to the vegetables and mix well.
Sprinkle a little water for the vegetables to cook. Do not let the vegetables overcook or get burnt.
Stir now and then till the moisture dries off and the vegetables are just done.
If needed add a little more oil to give the vegetables a roasted look.
Serve hot with rice or chappathies as a side dish.