Kusum's Thondekayi(Kovakkai/Dondakaya/Tindora) with Cashewnut

Ingredients :

¼ Kg Thondekayi
Handful of cashew halves
1 tablespoonful grated fresh coconut
3 Green chilies (use according to your taste)
Curry leaves
1 teaspoonful mustard seeds
Salt to taste
1 tablespoonful oil for seasoning

Method :

Soak cashew halves in enough water.
Wash Thondekayi thoroughly and cut each one lengthwise into six pieces.
Slit green chilies.
Heat oil in a shallow pan and add mustard seeds splutter add slit green chilies and curry leaves.
Sauté the green chilies and curry leaves a little.
Add cut Thondekayi and sauté them until translucent.
Add soaked cashew nuts and sprinkle a little leftover water over the mixture
Add coconut and salt and mix well.
Cook covered on a low flame until the