Kaypakka upperi

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INGREDIENTS:

Bitter gourds– 3 medium, diced

Onions – 2 medium, diced

Green chillies – 2-3, diced

Coconut – 1 small cup, grated

Curd – 1 small cup

Turmeric powder – ½ tsp

Chilli powder – 1 tsp

Sugar – ½ tsp

Mustard seeds – 1 tsp

Red chillies – 1-2

Coconut oil – 2 tbsp

Curry leaves – a small bunch

Water – as needed

Salt to taste

METHOD:

Heat oil in a pan. Add the mustard seeds. When they crackle, add red chillies and curry leaves.

Add the diced onions and green chillies. When they turn transparent, add the bitter gourd pieces, turmeric powder, chilli powder, salt, sugar and water. Cover and keep until the water reduces and the bitter gourd pieces are done. Add curd and mix well.

Add coconut and stir well. Leave on the stove (on low heat) until the mixture is dry.