Pavakka Pachadi Bitter gourd pachadi ( പാവയ്ക്ക പച്ചടി)

Pavakka pachadi is a must item in any sadya in kerala. Whether its Onam, Vishu or any other festival we make this pachadi in advance. 

Pavakka  2 Medium sized
Green chilly  sliced 3-4 small
Yogurt or thick butter milk 1 steal glass
salt

For Grinding
Grated coconut 1/2
Mustard seeds 3/4 Tsp
Water

For Tempering
Mustard seeds, Curry leaves and dry red chillies

In a pan heat coconut oil and deep fry sliced bitter gourd and green chillies until it turns golden color and slightly crispy. Drain it in a tissue and keep it aside.This step will help to reduce the bitterness and also adds a flavor to the curry.
Grind together coconut and mustard adding little bit of water. Add in mustard during final step of grinding since it needs to be crushed. Keep aside the smooth paste.
In a kadai for tempering, heat oil add mustard seeds and add curry leaves and chilly after spluttering. Keep the flme on low. Add grounded paste, fried bitter gourds  and butter milk salt and combine well. switch off the stove no need to boil.