Kovakkai Masiyal|Ivy gourd Curry|கோவக்காய் மசியல்

Kovakkai Masiyal is a simple curry and goes very well with rice or chapathi. Ivy gourd blends well with all sorts of masalas. Iv gourd is rich in beta-carotene, which when consumed is converted by our body into Vitamin A.

Ingredients

• Ivy gourd - 20
• Moong dal - 1/4 cup
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
• Salt - to taste
• Coriander leaves - to garnish

     For the seasoning

• Sesame oil - 1 tbsp
• Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
• Hing/Asafoetida - a pinch
• Ginger - 1 inch, crushed/crushed
• Green chilli - 1
• Curry leaves - few
• Tomatoes - 2, medium sized

Method

1. Pressure cook ivy gourd, moong dal with turmeric powder and salt for 2 whistles.
2. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds.
3. When the mustard seeds start to splutter add hing, ginger, green chilli, curry leaves and chopped tomatoes.
4. Saute for few minutes until the tomatoes turn soft and add the cooked ivy gourd.
5. Mix it thoroughly and cook for 4-5 minutes in medium flame.
6. Adjust salt to taste and garnish with coriander leaves.
7. Serve hot with rice or chapathi.