Pavayka thoran / Bitter gourd stir fry with coconut

Bitter gourd is made into thoran like any other thoran, except for a small piece of ginger added to balance the bitterness.

Ingredients

Bitter gourd chopped into small pieces - 750g ( I chopped it in a food processor)
Onion medium size chopped - 1
green chillies chopped - 6
small 1/2'' piece of ginger minced
coconut shredded - 1 cup

Turmeric powder(optional) - 1/4 tsp
curry leaves - 1-2 sprig
cooking oil - 2 Tbs
mustard seeds - 1 tsp
salt to taste

Preparation

Mix well the bittergourd, chopped onion, green chilly, coconut, turmeric powder, salt and curry leaves with hand.

Heat up oil in a pan, splutter mustard seeds, add the bitter gourd mixture and mix well.
Cook on high heat, uncovered with occasional stirring for even cooking.
Cook till the raw taste and smell goes away.
Adjust the salt and turn off the stove.