Paavakka Pachadi

Paavakka or Bitter Gourd Pachadi is those who don't like the bitterness but like the goodness of Bitter Gourd. Try this for a change.
What you need for Paavakka Pachadi:

• Bittergourd-2 chopped into thin round slices
• Coconut-1/2 chopped fine
• Small onion-10 chopped
• Green chilli-3 slit
• Curd-1 cup
• Mustard seeds-1/2 tbsp
• Turmeric powder-pinch
• Cumin-1/2 tbsp
• Red chilli-2
• Salt to taste

 The preparation method:

• Marinate the bitter gourd with small onion,curd,turmeric powder,green chilli and salt.and keep it aside half an hour.
• Fry this marinated bitter gourd.in little oil.Keep aside.
• Grind the coconut with cumin,and green chilli.
• Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds.Add curry leaves and red chilli.Saute for some time.
• Add the fried bitter gourd and the grinded coconut mixture to this.
• Finally add curd and mix well.Boil for a minute.
• Yummy paavakka pachadi is ready to be served with rice.