Pavakka Thoran (Bittergourd Fry)

Ingredients:
Pavakka (Bitter gourd) - 300 gm/2 no.s
Onion - 1 medium
Green chilly - 1 no.
Curry leaves - 1 strip
Mustard seeds - 1/2 t spoon
Turmeric powder - 1/4 t spoon
Salt - to taste
Cooking oil - 1 table spoon

Preparation:

1. Chop the cleaned pavakka (bitter gourd) into small pieces and transfer to a bowl.
2. Add 1/2 t spoon salt and knead it for 10 - 15 sec.
3. Slice onion into small pieces (as for omlette).
4. Chop green chilly & curry leaves to very fine pieces.
5. Heat oil in a pan. Splutter mustard seeds.
6. Add finely sliced onions & saute it till golden brown.
7. Add pavakka, green chilly & curry leaves to the pan.
8. Add turmeric, remaining salt & stir well.
9. Cook for around 3 - 5 mins with the lids closed.
10. Pavakka thoran is ready to serve.