Pavakka / Bitter gourd Theeyal

Ingredients:

1. Bitter gourd - 2 cut into pieces.
2. Grated coconut - 1.5 cups .
3. Coriander powder- 1tbsp
4. garlic - 2 cloves finely chopped
5. chilly powder - 1 tsp
6. Turmeric powder a pinch.
7. pepper corns - 1/2 tsp.
8. Tamarind - large gooseberry sized ball.
9. Jaggery - 2 tsp grated
10. Oil - 2 tsp to fry the coconut in.

Method:
cook the bitter gourd with Onion and green chillies adding a little water and some tamarind

and keep it aside.

In a non stick pan add the grated coconut and oil , the whole peppercorns and a bit of

finely chopped garlic and stir fry until the coconut is well browned.When it is dark brown

reduce the heat and add all the powders and stir for 2 minutes.

Grind this fried coconut mixture into a fine paste without water.The oil in the coconut will

help grind to a thick paste.If you add water the colour of the curry becomes light .
Add the ground mix to the cooked Bitter gourd .Add in the tamarind juice and grated jaggery to taste and bring to a simmer .

Cover and keep on low flame for 10 minutes ,until you see the oil float on top of the curry.