Kovakkai in Tamil, tindora or tondli in Marathi,Kovakka in Malayalam Dondakaya in Telugu Tondekayi in Kannada.
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| Kovakai/ Tindora Chutney | 
Very tasty chutney
Ingredients
- Kovakkai..................100gms
 - Red Chili...................6
 - Urad Dhal..................2tsp
 - Asafoetida................ 1/4 tsp
 - Tamarind................1tsp
 - Coriander Leaves.....few
 - Mustard Seeds..........1tsp
 - Curry Leaves..............few
 - Salt to Taste
 
Method
- Fry the chili and dhal in golden. Fry the chopped kovakkai, till it becomes tender.
 - Grind kovakai urad dhal, chili, asafoetida, salt coriander leaves and tamarind. into a paste.
 - Heat a pan with oil add mustard seeds and curry leaves. When it splutters add to the chutney.
 - It is a side dish for dosa/ idli/ rice or chapthi.
 
