Pavakka Thoran | Bitter Gourd Stir Fry

Ingredientsfor 3 servings

• 2 nos Bitter gourd/Pavakka — cut into small pieces
• 4 nos Green chillies
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/2 cup Coconut — grated
• Curry leaves, a few
• 1 tsp Mustard seeds
• Salt, to taste
• 2 tbsp Oil
• 4 nos Shallots

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Wash the bitter gourd and slice it open. Discard the seeds and pith. Slice the bitter gourd into thin pieces.

2. Step 2

   Pour oil into a pan and heat it, let the mustard seeds crackle and add chopped shallots and curry leaves. Let it cook for 5 minutes.

3. Step 3

   When it turns lightly browned, add turmeric powder and salt. Stir in chopped pavakka pieces into the oil and Stir everything together thoroughly.

4. Step 4

   Grind grated coconut and green chillies into a coarse mixture and add to the bitter gourd. Do not stir. Close with a lid and cook in low flame,.

5. Step 5

   After a few minutes, remove lid and Fold everything together gently. Cook for another 2 minutes and remove pan from flame.

6. Step 6

   Serve the delicious thoran with rice.