കയ്പക്ക എരിശ്ശേരി

Ingredients:

Tur dal                                       : 1/4 cup
Pavakka                                     : 1
Grated coconut                          :1 cup
Chilli pdr                                   : 1 tsp
Cumin seeds                              : a pinch
Turmeric pdr                             : a pinch
Salt to taste

For seasoning

Mustard seeds                          : 1 tsp
Red chillies                              : 2 split into 2
Curry leaves                             : 1 sprig
Grated coconut                         : 2 tbsp
Oil                                            : 2 tbsp


Method:

Clean and cut the bitter gourd into small pieces removing the seeds .. Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a kadai and saute the bitter gourd pieces till light brown colour.  Grind coconut and cumin seeds to a smooth paste and keep aside.
Cook the tur dal in a pressure cooker.  Add the  bitter gourd pieces, salt, turmeric powder and chilli pdr and cook for a while. Now add the ground coconut to this and boil for 3 mins.
Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a kadai and add mustard seeds and red chillies. When it pops add curry leaves and grated coconut. When the coconut turns light brown in colour add this to the curry. Serve it with rice.