Wash and slice the bitter gourd into round pieces and de-seed them.
Apply yogurt and salt; keep aside for 15- 20 minutes. Heat oil in a pan and fry the marinated
bitter gourd pieces till golden brown.
In the same oil, splutter mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Add dry red chillies and curry leaves.
Now add onions, statue till it turns to translucent and light brown in color. Reduce the fire to low and add all spice powders; sauté for a minute.
Add tomatoes, green chillies and sauté till oil separates.
Add semi thick coconut milk and fried bitter gourd pieces. Mix well, taste and adjust the salt. Close with lid and cook it for 3-5mins. Now add thick coconut milk/onnampal and switch off the flame before it boils.
Serve this delicious Bitter gourd coconut milk curry/Pavakka paal curry with rice and Enjoy!