Ivygourd Pepper Sukka/ Tendli Miriyapito

INGREDIENTS

250grams Ivygourd / Tendli/ Gherkins

1 medium onion

1 medium tomato

1 green chilly

1/4tsp turmeric powder

1/4tsp cumin powder

1/2tsp pepper powder

Salt to taste

A few curry leaves

1-2 tsp oil

PREPARATION

• Wash the gherkins, remove ends and gently crush each gherkin with a clean stone or a pestle. Otherwise, you can also slit each gherkin halfway.
• Slice the onion, tomato and green chilly.

 

METHOD

• In a pan pour oil, when it is hot put the curry leaves, then add the gherkins, onion, tomato and green chilly.
• Add turmeric powder, cumin powder, pepper powder and salt. Mix well.
• Add enough water to cover the gherkins, cover the pan with a lid and cook until done.