Kothavarakka usually  grows in clusters,  the pods are flat and slim in green colour. 

Kothavarakka                     ; 100 gms

Mustard seeds                    : 1 tsp

Red chillies                        : 2 nos

Urad dal                             : 1/2 tsp
Turmeric pdr                      : 1/8 tsp

Grated coconut                  : 1/2 cup

Cooked tur dal                  : 2 tbsp

Oil                                     : 1 tbsp

Curry leaves                      : 1 sprig

Wash and cut  kothavarakka into very small pieces.

Cook tur dal,  it should not be mushy and keep it aside.

Heat oil in a tawa,  add mustard seeds. When it pops up, add urad dal, break red chillies and add that too.  Add curry leaves and  chopped kothavarakka to this. Add salt, turmeric pdr and 1/4 cup water to this and let it cook till the water got  absorbed.   Add cooked dal and coconut to this.

Drizzle some more oil and stir it well, simmer for 3 more minutes and switch off the the fire.

Kothavarakka upperi is ready, goes well with steamed rice!!