Pavakka Kichadi | Bitter Gourd Kichadi with Coconut

Pavakka Kichadi | Bitter Gourd Kichadi with Coconut

TIME :

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS :

1. Pavakka /bitter gourd,sliced- 1 medium sized
2. Green chili,sliced-2-3
3. Grated coconut-1/2 cup
4. Cumin seeds-1/8 tsp ( optional)
5. Mustard seeds-1/4 tsp
6. Yogurt-3/4 to 1 cup
7. Water- as required
8. Salt- to taste
9. Oil- as required

For tempering:

1. Mustard seeds-1/4 tsp
2. Shallots / Chumannulli,sliced-2 to 3
3. Dry red chilies- 1 or 2
4. Curry leaves-1 sprig

INSTRUCTIONS:

Heat oil in a pan ,add pavakka/bitter-gourd and green chilies , fry until it turns golden brown and slightly crisp.Drain and keep aside.

Grind together grated coconut , cumin seeds( if using) and just enough water to form a smooth paste.Crush the mustard seeds and add it to the coconut paste.Keep aside.

In a mixing bowl,combine together fried bitter-gourd and green chilies,coconut paste and yogurt.Add salt to taste and mix well.

For tempering,heat oil in a pan,add mustard seeds and let it splutter.Add shallots,dry red chilies and curry leaves,saute until shallots turn golden brown.Add this to the curry and mix well.

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Ingredients

1. Beetroot-finely chopped/grated- 2 cups
2. Onion-finely chopped- 1/4 cup
3. Green chilies-cut vertically- 1 or 2 nos ( according to taste)
4. Curry leaves- few
5. Ginger-finely chopped- 1/4 tsp( see notes)
6. Grated coconut- 1/2 cup heaped(see notes)
7. Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp
8. Mustard seeds- 1/4 tsp
9. Salt- to taste
10. Oil- as required

Directions

• In a large mixing bowl,combine together beetroot,onion,green chilies,curry leaves,ginger,grated coconut,turmeric powder and salt to taste.
• Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds,let it splutter.Add the beetroot mixture and stir well.Bring everything to the center of the pan to make a heap.Cover and cook until done for about 5 - 6 minutes on a low flame.
• Uncover and saute for 1 - 2 minutes.
• Serve with rice.

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