Kovakkai Poriyal

Kovakkai/Tindora poriyal is a popular side-dish for rice.It is rich in Vitamin B and even recommended for diabetes patients.


What you need for Kovakkai poriyal:

• Kovakkai-1/2 kg chopped
• Small onion or onion-12 pieces chopped
• Green chilli-2
• Mustard seeds-1/2 tbsp
• Curry leaves- few
• Salt to taste

The preparation method:

• Heat some oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds.
• Add chopped onion,green chilli and curry leaves.
• Saute for some time and then add kovakka/tindora and salt.
• Add littile water and cook till the kovakkas' are well done.
• Kovakka poriyal is ready to be served hot as a side dish for rice.