Paavakka Thoran !! (Bitter gourd in crushed coconut mixture)

Ingredients

• 2 medium sized bitter gourd chopped into small pieces
• 1 onion chopped
• 2 tsp coconut oil
• 1/2 tsp mustard 
• 1/2 tsp urad dal splits (uzhunnu parippu)
• 1 dry chilly
• 1 sprig curry leaves

To Crush

• 1/2 cup grated coconut
• 1 tsp chilly powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 cloves garlic (small)
• 4 curry leaves

Method

• Crush all the ingredients in the section and keep.
• Wash the chopped bitter gourd and drain
• Heat coconut oil in a kadai/pan and splutter mustard seeds,urad dal,dry chilly and curry leaves.
• Drop the chopped bitter gourd and onion and sauté  well for 2 minutes.
• Add the crushed mixture.Mix well and add salt.Close with a lid and cook for 5 minutes.Check in between and mix well.
• Open the lid and roast till pavakka/bittergourd turn brown in colour.
• Add more oil if needed (optional)
• Check the seasoning.

* This is a super accompaniment  with rice and fish curry !