Pavakka-carrot thoran | Bittergourd-carrot thoran | കയ്പു കുറഞ്ഞ പാവയ്ക്കാ കാരറ്റ് തോരൻ

Ingredients:

Bittergourd- 1 cup ( cut into small square pieces)
Carrot -1/2 cup( cut into small square pieces)
Grated coconut-1 cup
Big onion-1/4 cup (thinly sliced)
Green chilly-1 (chopped)
Curry leaves -as required
Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
Salt-to taste
Oil-as required

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Method :

1.Clean and chop the bittergourd and carrot into small square pieces.

2.Heat a pan and splutter mustard seeds.

3.Add the bittergourd and carrot into the pan and saute for a minute.

4.Add  the thinly sliced onion,green chilly and curry leaves to the bittergourd-carrot and saute again.

5.Cover and cook  the bittergourd-carrot mix.Add little water if necessary.

6.When it is half done,add the grated coconut.

7.Add 2 tbsp water to it.Cover and cook again for a minute.

8.Mix the curry well.

Our bittergourd-carrot mix is ready to serve.

Note: 

• The addition of carrot reduces the bitterness of bittergourd.
• Do not cook the thoran for long after  adding the grated coconut.

Pavakka Carrot thoran