The bitterness of bittergourd seems to have resulted in a variety of recipes. Pavakka pachadi is a curd based dish with mustard paste and fried bittergourd. A tasty dish to go with rice.
the recipe
Coconut & Mustard paste
Coconut - 1/4 cup
Mustard - 3/4 tsp
Cumin - 3/4 tsp
Greenchilly - 3
Small onion - 3-4 or Onion - 1 medium
Salt - to taste
Frying & Tempering
Oil - to fry
Onion - 1 medium
Curry leaves - 1 sprig
Turmeric - 1/4 tsp
Curd, lightly whipped - 3/4 cup
the method
Cut the bittergourd into thin pieces, sprinkle salt and mix well. Heat oil in a pan and fry the bittergourd till light brown.
Make a smooth paste with the ingredients for Coconut & Mustard paste.
Heat oil in a pan and saute the onion till light brown. Add curry leaves and turmeric. Stir in the fried bitter gourd. Add the coconut and mustard paste. Let it boil. Add salt. Turn to low flame and add the whipped curd. Serve with rice, papad.....and sambar.
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