Pavakka Kichadi

PAVAKKA KICHADI

Ingredients:

Pavakka /bitter gourd,sliced- 1 medium sized
Green chili,sliced-2-3
Grated coconut-1/2 cup
Cumin seeds-1/8 tsp ( optional)
Mustard seeds-1/4 tsp
Yogurt-3/4 to 1 cup
Water- as required
Salt- to taste
Oil- as required

For tempering:

Mustard seeds-1/4 tsp
Shallots / Chumannulli,sliced-2 to 3
Dry red chilies- 1 or 2
Curry leaves-1 sprig

Instructions:

Heat oil in a pan ,add pavakka/bitter-gourd and green chilies , fry until it turns golden brown and slightly crisp.Drain and keep aside.Grind together grated coconut , cumin seeds( if using) and just enough water to form a smooth paste.Crush the mustard seeds and add it to the coconut paste.Keep aside.In a mixing bowl,combine together fried bitter-gourd and green chilies,coconut paste and yogurt.Add salt to taste and mix well.For tempering,heat oil in a pan,add mustard seeds and let it splutter.Add shallots,dry red chilies and curry leaves,saute until shallots turn golden brown.Add this to the curry and mix well.