Heat oil in a pan. Splutter mustard seeds, and add shallots, garlic, curry leaves, and green chilly, and fry them for a while. Throw in coconut, ground turmeric, dried shrimp, coccum, salt and finally, ivy gourd. Mix well.
Cook, covered, and don’t forget to give it a stir occasionally. Ivy gourd and shrimp stir fry will be ready within 10 – 15 minutes.