BITTER GOURD COOKED WITH CURD

                      PAVAYKA KICHADI

                                      

INGREDIENTS

Bitter gourd-3/4 small ones
Salt as needed
Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp

FOR MIXING IN A BOWL:

Curd-1 cup
Green chilly-2
Curry leaves-1 sprig

FOR GRINDING:

Coconut scrapings-1/2 cup

Mustard seeds-1 tsp
Curry leaves-1 sprig

FOR SEASONING:
Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
Dry red chilly-2-3
Curry leaves-1 sprig
Oil

METHOD:

1.Chop bitter gourd into one inch pieces.Sprinkle salt and turmeric powder on top and give it a good toss.Leave it on the desk  for 5 minutes.Then  deep fry and keep it aside.

2.Take curd in a bowl and beat well.Into it add curry leaves and chopped green chillies. Keep it aside.

3.Take coconut scrapings, mustard seeds and curry leaves in a blender and make a smooth paste.

4.Now add this coconut paste into the well beaten curd and bring it to boil.

5.Do the tempering.For that heat oil in a pan add mustard seeds,curry leaves and dry red chilli and pour into the above made gravy.

6.Finally at the time of serving add the deep fried bitter gourd pieces..Give it a good toss and ENJOY.