Pavakka Kichadi (Bittergourd Coconut curry)

Preperation Time: 10-15 min

Ingredients:
Bittergourd - 1
Coconut - 3/4 cup
Green Chilli - 2
Mustard Seeds - 2 tsp
Curry Leaves - A few
Dry Red Chilli - 2
Salt for Taste
Oil

Preperation Method:
1) Cut bittergourd into very thin slices. Fry the slices in oil until golden brown color. Keep aside.
2) Grind coconut, green chillies into a fine paste. Add 1 tsp to the mix and blend it slightly. (Make sure that mix is not ground after adding mustard seeds as it will turn bitter).
3) Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and allow it to sputter. Add dry red chilli, curry leaves, ground mix, fried bittergourd and salt to the pan and continously stir the mix for 2-3 min.

Swtich off the flame and serve as a side dish with Rice :-