Ivy Gourd Poriyal

     I can frankly say this is not my much favorite veggie. So, my procedure of intake is "Appadiyeee sapiduven" method. It taste same as "Cucumber". Known health benefits of Ivy gourd is, it can control diabetics, so pls suggest diabetic ppl to have this weekly once.


INGREDIENTS
Sliced Ivy Gourd - 1/4 kg
Chopped Onion - 2 Nos.
Chopped Tomato - 1 No.
Fennel Seeds - 1/2 Spoon
Turmeric Powder - Pinch
Chilly Powder - 1/2 spoon
Curry Leaf - 1 twig
Corainder Leaf - 2 Twigs
Mustard - 1 spoon
Salt - To taste
Oil - To fry

METHOD:
     Keep a frying pan, heat spoons of oil. Add mustard, once it splutters up, add fennel seeds, curry leaf, coriander leaf, chopped onion, chopped tomato and saute it for 5 mins. then add sliced ivy gourd, turmeric powder, chilly powder and required salt. Add a glass of water, allow to cook well and serve hot.

Note: Ivy gourd can also be pressured in cooker to make the work easier but the taste will be less compare to the above method.