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bitter gourd

Rich in Nutrients
Regulates Blood Sugar
Antioxidant Properties
Supports Weight Loss
Improves Digestion
Boosts Immunity
Promotes Skin Health
Supports Heart Health
Anti-inflammatory Effects

Will pavakkai overcook?

if you cook in a seperator with little tamarind it wont overcook. adding tamarind water helps to reduce the bitterness

COOKING OIL FOR PORIYAL?

I would recommend coconut oil for vegan coconut-based Indian poriyal. You can add any oil of your choice.

FEW VARIATIONS FOR pavakka COCONUT STIR FRY

You can use,

red chilli instead of green chilli
cumin seedsfor tempering
Skip onion; prepare poriyal
add ginger powder while adding coconut
Almond flour instead of coconut

ingredients

pressure cook

1 pavakkai | bitter gourd

¼ teaspoon turmeric powder

required salt

1 tamarind water

to temper

1 tablespoon coconut oil

¼ teaspoon mustard seeds

½ teaspoon urad dal

1 teaspoon chana dal

green chilli

curry leaves

thoran

6 small onion

½ teaspoon sambar powderer

required salt

sugar/ jaggery

¼ teaspoon turmeric powder

1 tablespoon peanuts

how to make pavakkai poriyal with step-by-step pictures

first, pressure cook pavakkai, required salt, turmeric powder, and tamarind water in a separator; pressure cook for 5 whistles

Transfer to a colander and drain the water; keep aside

Add oil and heat

Furthermore, add mustard seeds, chana dal and urad Dal; splutter

Add green chilli, curry leaves and small onion; mix well and saute till they turn translucent

furthermore, add turmeric powder; saute for a minute

Add sambar powder, roasted peanuts and coconut; mix well and saute for 2 minutes

Add cooked bitter gourd and sugar; mix gently and cook for 6-8 minutes or till you get the desired texture