Tindora sabji with Peanuts | Kovakkai Poriyal | Ivy Gourd Fry

Ingredients
500 gms Tindora, trim edges & cut lengthwise
1 Onion, finely chopped
1/2 tsp Sambar powder
3 tsp Grated coconut
1/4 cup Peanuts
Salt
3 tsp Oil

For tempering
2 tsp oil
1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
1 tsp Channa Dal
A sprig of curry leaves

 Method

• Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan. Fry peanuts until it turns to light brown color and set aside
• Add another 2 tsp of oil. Then add mustard seeds, channa dal and curry leaves. When oil starts to splutter, add onions. Fry until it is wilted
• Add sambar powder and saute for few seconds 
• Add tindora. Mix well. Cover the pot and cook in low heat for 15-20 minutes with occasionally mixing
• Add salt and grated coconut. Cook for 2 more minutes
• Garnish with peanuts. Serve with roti