Thondekayi Fry
(from Nandini’s recipe box)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: Thondekayi, VegFry
Ingredients
- KOVAKKAI 300 GMS
- SAMBAR POWDER 1 TSP
- TURMERIC POWDER 1/4 TSP
- SALT AS NEEDE
- OIL 1 TBLSP
- MUSTARD SEEDS 1/4 TSP
Directions
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Cut the kovakkai into round circles.
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Heat oil in a kadai and add the mustard seeds.
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When it crackles throw in the sambar powder,turmeric powder and salt.
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Just saute for few seconds.
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Now add the kovakkai to this and mix well,so that the masala coats well with the curry evenly.
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Cook in a medium flame by stirring it often till it turns into a light brown colour.
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It took 20 mins for me to make this.
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Do not cover and cook
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Transfer to a serving bowl.
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Sambar powder can be replaced with red chilli powder