Pavakka Thoran

Add 1 tsp. salt to the bitter gourd and keep aside for 10-15 minutes. Then rinse well and squeeze out all the water. Keep aside.

Heat oil in a pan & temper with mustard seeds, red chilies & curry leaves.

After it stops spluttering, add bitter gourd, onion, garlic, salt & turmeric powder.

Fry on a medium flame till almost done. Add the coconut and continue to fry till the coconut turns brown in colour.

Switch off the flame and serve as a side dish with rice or chapattis.