Pavakka Kichadi/ Bittergourd Raita

Now coming to the last of the Vishu/Sadya dishes... Hope you liked them and will give it a try

Pavakka Kichadi or Bittergourd Raita is a side made of bittergourd and yogurt. Bittergourd is probably not in everyones fav list. This dish is a nice way to include this super nutritious vegetable in your meal. If you like this recipe, do check out my recipe for Vendakka Kichadi (Okra Raita).

This is now one of my favourite photos. On the day of Vishu it was raining and it was so dark altogether. So I was sad that I did not get any good photos for the different dishes. But as I was playing with the dishes, a little sun came thru for may be a minute and I got this photo. Just made my day!!

Ingredients

Pavakka/ Bitter gourd 1

Coconut 1/4 cup

Green Chilli 1

Curry Leaves few

Jeera 1/2 tsp

Yogurt/Curd 1 cup

For Tempering
Mustard 1/2 tsp

Curry Leaves few

Shallots 5

Oil and salt to taste

Method of Preparation

1. Cut the pavakka into thin circles. The thinner the better.

2. Heat oil in a pan, add the cut pavakka and fry it till it starts to brown. 

3. Transfer to a bowl and let it cool.

4. In the meanwhile, grind coconut, curry leaves, green chilli and jeera into a fine paste adding enough water. 

5. Pour this into the cooled pavakka. 

6. Add some salt and yogurt and mix well.

7. Slice the shallots. Heat some oil and add the mustard.

8. When it sputters, add the curry leaves and shallots. Fry well and add the tempering to the kichadi.

Linking this to Kerala Kitchen Event hosted by Ramya

Linking this to WTML - Festive Recipes hosted by Rasi

Linking this to Vegetarian Side Dishes Priya's event hosted by Vardhini