Name: Pavakka Thoran recipe by Bethica Das at BetterButter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 2 medium size bitter gourd, sliced; 2 tbsp. coconut oil; 1 tsp. mustard seeds; 2 dry red chilies; 1-2 sprig curry leaves; 1 onion, chopped; 2-3 garlic cloves, chopped; salt to taste; 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder; 1 cup freshly grated coconut

ABOUT Pavakka Thoran RECIPE

This is a traditional Kerala style Bitter Gourd Curry cooked with lots of fresh coconut and in coconut oil for an authentic touch and flavour. Thoran can be prepared with many other veggies too. It is sometimes served as one of the item in a Sadya meal. It is cooked dry and this yummy and healthy side dish can be relished with either rice or chapattis.

Ingredients Serving: 3

2 medium size bitter gourd, sliced
2 tbsp. coconut oil
1 tsp. mustard seeds
2 dry red chilies
1-2 sprig curry leaves
1 onion, chopped
2-3 garlic cloves, chopped
salt to taste
1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
1 cup freshly grated coconut

Instructions

Add 1 tsp. salt to the bitter gourd and keep it aside for 10-15 minutes. Rinse well and squeeze out all water. Keep it aside.
Heat oil in a pan and temper with mustard seeds, red chilies and curry leaves. After it stops spluttering, add the bitter gourd, onion, garlic, salt and turmeric powder.
Fry over medium heat till almost done. Add the coconut and continue to fry till the coconut turns brown in color. Switch off the flame and serve as a side dish with rice or chapattis.

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