Pavakkai Koottu (Bitter Gourd koottu)

Pavakkai.................................3Cooked Moong Dhal...............1 cupGrated Coconut....................  ..1/2 cupPepper Corns......................... .1tspTurmeric Powder................... .1/4 tspMustard Seeds........................  1tspUrad Dhal................................2 tspCurry Leaves.............................fewGrated Coconut........................2 tsp
Salt to Taste
Method
Wash and cut the pavakai into small pieces.
Cook it with water and turmeric powder..Grind the coconut and pepper into fine paste.
Cook the moong dhal and keep.
When the pavakai is cooked add the moong dhal,salt, ground paste and mix well. Let it boil.
Heat a a pan with oil add mustard , urad dhal coconut and curry leaves.
When it crackles add to the koottu.
Very tasty and serve as side dish.