Chana daal Paavakka

Chana Dal Pavakka/bitter gourd is an unique dish for those who don't like the bitterness of bitter gourd. Try this out for a change...

What you need for Chana Dal Pavakka :

• Bitter gourd-2 chopped 
• Chana daal -1 cup
• Onion-1 chopped
• Green chilli-3
• Mustard seeds-1tbsp
• Curry leaves-few
• Turmeric powder-a pinch
• Salt to taste 

The preparation method:

• Pressure cook the chana daal and paavakka with little water,salt and turmeric powder for 3 whistles.
• Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds.Add chopped onion ,slit green chilli and curry leaves. Sauté till the onions turn slightly translucent.
• Add the pressure-cooked chana daal  and pavakka into this.
• Cook till the water drains off.
• A different bitter gourd dish is ready to be served with rice.