I learnt this easy and simple Andhra style Kovakkai poriyal / Tindora curry without coconut from my School moms group friend Megha. I tried this poriyal at home after tasting it in her house. It was so good and easy to make too. But one thing you need to make this curry is patience. Yes, you need to chop the tindora into thin roundels and cover cook in low to medium flame for 15 to 20 minutes. For variations, you can add roasted peanut powder or grated coconut at the end. But I made it without coconut and peanut powder. Friends, do try this easy Kovakkai poriyal recipe for rice and enjoy ! You will love it like me.

Kovakkai poriyal recipe / Tindora curry recipe

Kovakkai poriyal recipe / Tindora curry recipe

1. Wash and chop kovakkai / tindora into round, thin pieces.
2. Heat oil in a kadai. Splutter mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal.
3. Saute big onion, curry leaves. Add thinly sliced kovakkai, salt and turmeric powder.
4. Saute in medium flame till it shrinks in quantity. Cover cook in low flame till it turns soft.
5. Sprinkle a tbsp of water and cover cook if needed. Once its cooked, add red chilli powder.
6. Saute for few minutes and switch off the flame. Serve with rice and enjoy !

Wash and chop Kovakkai into thin round slices. Chop onion finely. Heat oil in a kadai. Splutter mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal and cumin seeds. Saute onion and curry leaves till transparent. Add sliced kovakkai pieces, salt and turmeric powder. Mix well in medium flame till it shrinks in quantity. Lower the flame completely and cover the kadai with the lid. Allow the kovakkai pieces to cook in the heat for 10 to 15 minutes or till it becomes soft. Add red chilli powder and mix well to coat it. Let it cook for few minutes. Then switch off the flame and garnish with coriander leaves if you wish. Serve the poriyal with rice. Enjoy !

Note

Adjust the quantity of chilli powder as per your taste. You can also add little garam masala powder for more flavor. You can add roasted and powdered peanuts at the end. It gives a nice flavor and taste. You can also use grated coconut at the end.