Ivy gourd curry

In India ivy gourd is known by different names like tindora, kovakai, tondli, giloda etc. This gourd helps in regulating sugar metabolism and hence is recommended for diabetics.
Here is a curry made of ivy gourd that goes well with rice and flat breads alike.

                                                 Ivy gourd
Ingredients:
Ivy gourd -250 grams
Tomatoes -3
Onion -2
Turmeric powder -1tsp
Curry powder -2tsps
Brown sugar -2tsps
Chopped coriander -2tsps
Salt and oil - as required

Method:
Wash and chop the ivy gourd length wise. Chop the onions finely. Puree the tomatoes.
In a frying pan fry the onions till it turns translucent. Then add the turmeric powder, salt and the chopped ivy gourd. Stir fry for few seconds. Add little water. Close and cook till it is half done. Then add the tomato puree, brown sugar and the curry powder. Open and cook for another few seconds stirring occasionally. When the liquid in the gravy is completely absorbed stir in the chopped the coriander leaves and remove from the flame.