Pavakka (Bitter Gourd) Pachadi

Its bitter, but tasty!!!

Ingredients

Bitter Gourd: 2 Medium size (200gms)
Curd: 1/2 Cup (Should not be too sour)
Salt: As Required
Water: As Required
Curry Leaves

For Grinding
Grated Coconut: 1/4 Cup
Green Chilly : 3 - 4
Mustard Seeds: 1/4 Table Spoon

For Seasoning
Dried Red Chilly: 3 - 4
Coconut oil: 2 Table Spoon
Mustard seeds: 1/4 Tea Spoon

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Method

Cut the bitter Gourd length wise through the center and remove the seeds inside.  Then fine chop the bitter gourd

Put the chopped bitter gourd in salt water for about 20 minutes.  This helps to reduce the bitterness
Whip the curd well and keep aside
Grind together grated coconut, green chilly, 1/4 table spoon mustard seeds
No need to make it a fine paste, only crush it.  (Do not add water)

After 20 minutes wash the bitter gourd well
Cook it adding salt and required water
When the bitter gourd is cooked add the crushed coconut mix and curry leaves and cook for about 5 minutes.  (For the coconut to cook)
Reduce the flame and add the whipped curd.  Give a good stir and switch off the flame

To a pan add coconut oil and add mustard seeds.
Once it pops add dried red chilly and saute till it changes color
Pour this on top of the pachadi
Serve it with rice.

Note:

While cooking bitter gourd  add the required amount of water only
By the time the bitter gourd is cooked there should not be more water left
After adding curd do not keep on flame for more time.