Ivy gourd(gherkins) in onion masala

Ivy gourd - 250 gms - cut into thin rounds
salt - as per taste
turmeric - 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves - 1 sprig
Oil - 2 tbsp

Masala:
onion big - 1no. - chopped.
Bengal gram dal - 1 tbsp
Cumin seeds - 1tsp
Coriander seeds - 1tbsp
dried red chillies - 4 - 6nos.

Method:

1. Wash and cut Ivy gourd into thin round slices.
2. Meantime, chop onion into medium sized pieces.
3. Heat 1/2 tbsp oil in a pan and fry onions till the raw smell is gone.
4. Add red chillies then add coriander seeds, cumin seeds, gram dal and
    stir for 2 minutes and remove from fire.
5. Let the above mixture cool and then grind it into fine paste.
6. Take a kadai, heat oil, add ivy gourd, turmeric, salt and curry leaves.
    Cover with a lid and allow it to cook for 5 minutes in its own moisture.
7. Open the lid, sprinkle some water and cook it covered for another few
    minutes till 3/4th done.
8. Now add the ground masala and saute till its cooked completely.