Pavakka Kichadi- Kerala Vishu / Onam sadhya special recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4 to 5
Ingredients:
Pavakka /bitter gourd, sliced- 1 medium sized
Green chili, sliced-2-3
Grated coconut 1/2 cup
Cumin seeds 1/8 tsp (optional)
Mustard seeds 1/4 tsp
Yogurt-3/4 to 1 cup
Water- as required
Salt- to taste
Oil- as required
For tempering:
Mustard seeds 1/4 tsp
Shallots / Chumannulli, sliced 2 to 3
Dry red chilies- 1 or 2
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 it aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine 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, sauté until shallots turn golden brown. Add this to the curry and mix well.
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