Cucumber / Cucumber Fry Recipe - Tindora Fry

Step 1: To begin making the Dondakkai / Kovakkai Poriyal Recipe, we will first cut the Dondakkai / Kovakkai into the desired shape

Step 2: Place the cut Dondakkai / Kovakkai into a steamer, sprinkle some salt and steam on high heat until the vegetable is cooked through

Step 3: At home, we personally like the vegetables to have a slightly firm texture as opposed to something too soft and mushy

Step 4: Once the Kovakkai is steamed, turn off the heat and remove it from the steamer container and keep aside

Step 5: The next step is to season the vegetable

Step 6: Heat a teaspoon of oil in a heavy bottomed pan on medium heat

Step 7: Add the mustard seeds and the halved urad dal

Step 8: Allow them to crackle and roast the urad dal until it is crisp and golden

Step 9: Once the dal is roasted, sprinkle the asafoetida, add the curry leaves and the steamed Kovakkai

Step 10: Stir well to combine the Kovakkai Poriyal

Step 11: Check the salt and adjust to suit your taste

Step 12: Finally, stir in the grated coconut and give it a mix

Step 13: Turn off the heat and transfer the Dondakkai / Kovakkai Poriyal into a serving bowlServe the Kovakkai Poriyal along with Jeera Rasam, Mixed Vegetable Sambar, Beetroot Pachadi, Steamed Rice and Elai Vadam for a delicious weekend South Indian meal