Pavakka / Bitter Gourd Kichadi

Ingredients:

1 bitter gourd/ pavakka/ kaipakka

1 cup grated coconut

3 green chillies

1- 1 1/2 cup yoghurt

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 tsp sugar

1 tsp mustard seeds

2 dry red chillies

1 sprig curry leaves

salt to taste

oil, as required

Preparation:

1. Cut bitter gourd into thin round slices.
2. Grind together grated coconut and green chillies to a smooth paste adding 1/2 cup of water and keep it aside.
3. In a bowl, add yogurt and beat well using a whisk.
4. Heat oil in a pan and fry the sliced bitter gourd till crispy and golden brown at medium flame.
5. Transfer to a plate and add turmeric powder and mix well.
6. In a mixing bowl, add the fried bitter gourd, coconut paste, yogurt and salt and mix well. Add sugar to this and mix well.
7. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds. Add dry red chillies and curry leaves.
8. Pour this seasoning to the kichadi and mix well. Serve with rice...