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