TINDOORA COCONUT CURRY (DONDAKAYA KOBBARI KURA)

INGREDIENTS  :
Tindora  :1/2 kg
shredded coconut powder  :1/2 tsp
oil             :3 tsp
salt            :as needed
green chillies  :2
onion            :1 
curry leaves   :a few
red chilli powder  :1 tsp
cumin                     :1/2 tsp
turmeric powder      :a pinch
METHOD :
Wash and keep the tindora a side.
Chop and discard the ends. Quarter it lengthwise and chop it into pieces (wash your hands with cold water/hand wash after chopping dondakaya as it stains and is sticky)

Heat oil in a pan,add cumin,split green chillies,chopped onion and fry for 2 min.
Add chopped tindora,turmeric powder,salt and fry for 10 min. on a low flame.
Add red chilli powder,salt to it and mix well and let it cook for 2 min.
Add shredded coconut powder and fry for 1 min and turn off the heat.
Tindora coconut curry is ready to serve.
Serve hot with rice.