Tindoora(kovaka) Thoran

Ingrediants

1. Tindoora or Kovaka -1/2 pound (cut length wise or round)
2. Onions-1 num(medium size )
3. Tomatoes-1 num(medium size )
4. Green chillies-3 or 4  (if you like more spicy can add more)
5. Garlic-4-5 num(crushed)
6. Coconut Grated-1cup
7. Mustard seeds-1 tsp
8. Channa dal(kadala parupe)-1 tbs
9. Turmeric powder-1 1/2tsp
10. Chilly powder-1/2 tsp
11. Sugar-1/2 tbs
12. Lime-1 num
13. Coriander leaves-2tbs (finely chopped)
14. Salt -to taste
15. Oil-1tbs

Method

• Finely chop Onions ,tomatoes and green chilly and mix them together.
• In a sauce pan cook tindoora(kovaka) by adding enough water along with 1 tsp turmeric powder, chilly  powder and salt,keep aside
• Add oil in a pan and add Mustard seeds.
• Now add garlic and fry for 1/2 sec and add channa dal and fry till the channa dal turns light brown.
• Now add the onion,tomatoes and green chilly ,add turmeric and salt and fry until the onions and tomatoes are cooked, about 3 min, stir occasionally.
• Now add the cooked tindoora(kovaka) and sugar mix well.
• Add coconut and mix well and cook for 1 min.
• Add lime juice(2 tbs) and coriander leaves mix well  .Switch off the gas .
• Enjoy the dish with rice.

Source-Lekshmi Nair Recipe