Kovakka mezhukupuratti

Ingredients

1. Kovakka / Coccinia - 250 gm
2. Red chilli powder - 1 tbsp
3. Turmeric powder - 0.25 tbsp
4. Oil - 3 tbsp
5. Curry leaves - 1 twig
6. Salt - to taste
7. Water 

Procedure

1. Cut kovakka lengthwise into thin slices
2. In a pan, mix the cut kovakka, turmeric, red chilli powders and salt.
3. Add water just to cover half of the kovakka
4. Cover and cook in low flame till the kovakka is fully cooked. Stir the mix in between to make sure that the dish is not getting burnt. 
5. Add oil, curry leaves and fry for another 10 minutes in low flame.
6. Yummy kovakka mezhukkupuratti is ready to be served with rice

Note:
1. Kovakka takes nearly 10 minutes to cook well. More water should be added if it has not cooked and water has evaporated.