Ingredients

• 150 gms - Bitter gourds (karela).
• 1 tsp - oil.
• 1 cup - Curd (not sour, whisked).
• 1 tsp - Salt.
• Ground to a very fine paste:
• 1/2 - Medium-sized fresh coconut (Grated).
• 6 - green chillies (Chopped).
• 1/2 tsp - Mustard seeds.
• 3/4 cup - Water.
• Tempering:
• 1 tbsp - oil.
• 1/2 tsp - Mustard seeds.

How to Make Pavakka Pachadi

• Wash bitter gourd, remove seeds and chop.
• Heat oil in a pan, add bitter gourd and saute over moderate heat till brown and set aside.
• Mix curd with coconut paste in a pan and set aside.
• Heat oil for tempering in a small pan and sprinkle in mustard seeds.
• When they start sputtering, pour contents of pan into coconut-curd mixture.
• Stir in salt and cook over moderate heat for about 5 minutes.
• Add bitter gourd. Mix well and remove from heat.
• Allow to cool and thicken slightly, and serve.