SouthIndian Recipe: Pavakka Theeyal

1. Bitter gourd (Pavakka) - 1 nos
2. Sliced Onion- 1 nos
3. Water – 1 cups
4. Shredded coconut - 2 handfuls
5. Green Chillies - 2 nos
6. Chilly powder - 1/2 tbsp
7. Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp
8. Coriander powder - 1 tbsp
9. Black Pepper - 1/2 tbsp
10. Salt - As reqd
11. Oil - 3 tbsp
12. Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
13. Curry leaves - a few
14. Dry Red chillies - 3 nos
15. Tamarind (soaked in water) - A gooesberry size

1. Cook onion, bitter gourd, green chillies and salt by adding 1 cup of water.
2. Heat up pan roast coconut and black pepper till it begins to turn brown.
3. Add chilly powder, coriander powder and turmeric powder and roast for a few more minutes.
4. Grind the above into a fine paste by adding 1/2cup of water.
5. Add this paste into the bitter gourd and mix well.
6. Add tamarind juice and cook for a few more mins..
7. Heat oil in another pan and splutter mustard seeds, red chillies and curry leaves.
8. Pour the above seasoning into the curry and mix well.