Pavakka (Bittergourd) Theeyal

 

 
 
 Ingredients

1. Sliced shallots (Pearl Onion) - 10 nos
2. Slit Green Chilly- 3 nos
   
3. BitterGourd - 1 Medium Size
   
4. Grated Coconut- 1 cup
   
5. Red Chilly Powder - 1 tsp
   
6. Coriander Powder- 1 tsp
   
7. Turmeric Powder-¼ tsp
   
8. Fenugreek Powder- a pinch
   
9. Tamarind - A gooseberry sized ball
   
10. Water - 1/2 cup
    
11. Curry Leaves - a few
    
12. Salt to taste
    
13. Oil - 2 tsp

Directions

1. Heat 1 tsp of oil in a pan add Grated coconut and saute till brown.
   
2. Add chilly powder and coriander powder and stir for a few minutes.
   
3. Remove from fire and allow to cool.
   
4. Grind it to a fine paste.
   
5. Soak tamarind in ¼ cup of warm water and take the extract from it.
   
6. Cut Bittergourd into small pieces.
   
7. Heat remaining oil in a pan.
   
8. Add sliced onions, Green Chilly and saute, till they turn golden brown colour.
   
9. Add Bittergourd and saute for another 3 minutes.
   
10. Add turmeric Powder, salt and water, allow to cook.
    
11. Add tamarind juice and allow to boil.
    
12. Add coconut paste and let it to boil till the gravy thickens and oil seperates.
    
13. Remove from the fire and add curry leaves.
    
14. Sprinkle fenugreek powder and mix well.

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