How to make pavakka (Bitter Gourd) Thoran

                  

Ingredients

1. Green or Light Yellow Bitter Gourd (Pavakka) – 2 big
2. Sliced Shallots (Kunjulli/Pearl Onions) – 1/2 cup
3. Green/Red Chillies – 4 or 5 ( I used both)
4. Curry Leaves – A sprig
5. Grated Coconut  – 1 Cup
6. Crushed Garlic – 4 or 5 cloves
7. Grated Cumin (Jeera) – 1/2 tsp
8. Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
9. Red Chilly powder – 1/2 tsp
10. Oil – 2 tbsp
11. Mustard Seeds – 1/2 tsp
12. Salt – to taste

   How to make Pavakka (Bitter Gourd) Thoran

                                                                     

                     Wash the bitter gourd and Slice the bitter gourd into small thin pieces.Mix together coconut, turmeric powder, red chilly powder, cumin and garlic.Heat 2 tbsp oil in a non stick pan and splutter mustard seeds. Add shallots, chillies and curry leaves and saute for a few minutes.Add the sliced bitter gourd pieces and saute for a few minutes.Next add the coconut mixture along with salt to taste and mix everything together.Cover the pan and cook on medium-low flame, stirring occasionally. Do not add water while cooking.After 10-12 minutes, the bitter gourd will be cooked. .