Tendli (Kovakka) - Andra Style

This recipe is from "cooking with Pedatha". I have used kovakka ( tendli in hindi) where as she had used a different vegetable in the original recipe . This recipe will go very well with rice and very good for lunchbox too.

Tendli - 1/2 kg 
Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
Coriander Powder - 1/4 tsp
Red Chilli Powder - 1/4 tsp

Jaggery - 1 tsp

Sesame seeds - 1 tbsp
Oil - 1 tbsp
Salt to taste


Tempering
Urad Dal - 1 tsp
Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp
Red Chilies  - 2-3 ,broken
Green Chilies - 2 ,slit
Hing - a pinch
Curry Leaves a few

1. Roast sesame seeds till golden , cool and coarsely grind and keep aside. 
2. Wash and cut tendli into half and slice thin.
3. Heat oil in a big enough pan and  add urad dal and when it turns golden add mustard.
4. Lower the flame and add chilies , curry leaves , hing turmeric,coriander and chili powder.
5. Add the vegetable  and mix well and cook till tender.
6. Then add sesame powder, jaggery  and salt and stir .
7. Cook for another 2-3 minutes and you are ready to serve.

    Kerala Style Tendli : kovvaka-mezhukvaratti

    Maharastrian Style :