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Delicious bitter gourd stir fry with spices and herbs, perfect for healthy Indian meals.

pavakkai poriyal

pavakka curry
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Ingredients

pressure cook

  • 1 pavakkai | bitter gourd
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • required salt
  • 1 tamarind water

to temper

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp urad dal
  • 1 tsp chana dal
  • green chilli
  • curry leaves

thoran

  • 6 small onion
  • 1/2 tsp sambar powderer
  • required salt
  • sugar/ jaggery
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tbsp peanuts

Instructions

  • 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

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