Pavakka or Bitter melon as the name sounds is a very bitter vegetable. But made this way with lots of onions reduces the bitterness and gives this dish a nice flavor. This is a good side dish to have with rice and other curries.
Ingredients
Pavakka or bitter melon - 4 small ones
Red Onion - 2 medium ones finely chopped
Green chilly - 3 finely chopped
Curry leaves 2 sprigs
Turmeric - 1/4 teaspoon
Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
Fresg grated coc conut - 1/2 cup(optional)
Salt to taste
Olive oil - 3 tablespoon
Steps
1. Clean the Pavvaka remove seeds and finely dice them and keep aside
2. Heat oil in a pan. When the oil is hot add the mustard seeds. When the seeds splutter add the finely chopped red onions, green chillies and curry leaves to it
3. Saute till the onions are soft. add the turmeric powder, finely chopped pavakka and salt to this and mix well. Cover lid and cook for about 6 - 8 minutes till the pavakka is cooked well.
4. Add Fresh grated coconuts and mix well till all liquid has evaporated.
Serve hot with rice and curries.
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