Kovakka Mezhukkupuratti

Things you will need:

• Kovakka - 2 lbs ; each cut lengthwise into 4 pieces
• Onion- 1 large;diced
• Curry Leaves
• Turmeric powder- 1tsp
• Crushed Red Chilli -1 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Mustard Seeds- 1 tsp
• Green Chillies- 3 or 4 ; slit in half lengthwise
• Ginger Paste- 1 tsp
• Oil- 2 tbsp

Preparation Method:

• Heat oil in a pan.
• Add mustard seeds and wait till they splutter.
• Now add onion , green chillies,curry leaves and crushed red chillies.
• Once onion is brown in color,add turmeric powder and ginger paste and stir until the raw smell is gone.
• Turn the heat to medium-high and add kovakka pieces and stir.
• Cover the pan and cook for 3 mins.
• Stir occassionally.
• Now add salt and cook covered in low-medium heat for 4 to 5 mins.
• Stir well and make sure there is no water content in the pan.
• Do a taste test and add salt if necessary.
• 'Kovakka Mezhukkupuratti' is now ready to be served with warm rice and curry like Sambhar or serve with an indian bread Chappathi.