First steam cook kovakkai in idiyappan plate for 15 minutes

Transfer to a colander and drain the water completely

Add oil to a pan and heat on medium flame

Furthermore add coriander seeds, chana dal, sesame seeds, cumin seeds, red chilli; mix well

Add peanuts and roast till they turn aromatic and change color

Turn off the stove and cool it completely

Grind into a coarse powder

Furthermore, add rice flour and besan flour and grind again

Add oil and heat on a medium flame

When the oil turns hot, add mustard seeds, urad dal, and curry leaves; let them splutter

Furthermore, add asafoetida and mix well

Add cooked kovakkai, turmeric powder, and required salt; mix well and cook for 10 mins

Furthermore, add podi; mix well

Turn down to low flame; cook for 5 minutes

Increase the flame and keep between low- medium; cook for 3 minutes or until it roasts to desired texture