Bitter Gourd Kichadi (Pavakka kichadi)

Ingredients:

1. Bitter Gourd(Pavakka) – 250 gms
2. Grated coconut – 1/2 cup
3. Green chilly – 100 gms
4. Mustard seeds – 2 tsp
5. Curd – 1/2 litre
6. Dry red chilly – 1
7. Oil – 200 gms
8. Salt  to taste
9. Curry leaves

Preparation:

1. Slice the bitter gourd into thin round pieces. Deep fry until brown and crispy. Place them on a  tissue paper so as to remove the excess oil. You can use ladies finger instead of bitter gourd.
2. Grind coconut, green chilly, mustard seeds in to a fine paste.
3. Mix well coconut paste  with curd, pavakka pieces and salt.
4. Boil on low flame and once bubble comes, turn off the heat.
5. Heat oil in a pan. Splutter mustard seeds, red chillies and curry leaves and add it to the above mixture.