• Chop the kovakkai lengthwise into thin slices. You can chop them as round pieces too.
• Wash the raw rice and cook the rice with 2 cups of water in pressure cooker. You can alternatively cook the rice in Instant Pot too. Make sure the rice is not overcooked.
• Once the rice is done, let it completely cool to room temperature.

To make the spice powder

• Heat a pan. Add the ingredients under " To Roast & Grind " to the pan, one by one. Add the sesame seeds and coconut as final ingredients. Saute on low flame until the ingredients turn fragrant and slightly golden brown.
• Let the ingredients cool down to room temperature. Transfer to a mixie jar and make a fine powder.

Make the Kovakkai Rice

• To a pan, add oil. Once hot, add mustard seeds, and urad dal. Once it crackles, add curry leaves. Add thinly sliced onion and saute till it turns translucent.
• Add the sliced kovakkai, salt and turmeric powder. Mix well. Close the pan and cook on low to medium heat till the kovakkai is thoroughly cooked. Open and stir occasionally to ensure the vegetable doesn't stick to the pan.
• Once the kovakkai is cooked, open the pan and add the freshly ground spice powder. Mix well and ensure the kovakkai is well coated with the powder. Adjust salt if needed.
• Close and cook on low flame for 5 minutes.
• Add the cooked and cooled rice to the kovakkai and gently mix them. Finally, add little ghee if you'd like. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.