Heat oil in a pan.
Splutter mustard seds, cumin seeds and saute curry leaves and peanuts.
Add the chopped onion and green chilli and fry till the onions become transparent.
Add the ginger-garlic paste and fry till the raw smell disappears.
Add the kovakkai pieces and fry for some time.
Add the turmeric, coriander and chilli powders.
Crush or powder the cloves and add it to the masala.
Add little water, simmer the flame and close it with a lid.
Cook till the vegetable becomes tender and oil separates.
Garnish with coriander leaves.
:- Serve hot with rice.