Pavakka Theeyal

Bitter gourd has excellent medicinal values. It has got lot of vitamins and minerals. It purifies blood and prevent many diseases. Theeyal, a kerala recipe is an excellent recipe to calm down its bitterness and enjoy this awesome vegetable.

Ingredients:

Bitter gourd or pavakka - 1 big

small onion - 5 or 6

tamarind - a small lemon size(soak in water and extract the pulp)

coconut grated - 1 cup

fenugreek seeds - 1/2 tsp

turmeric powder -1/4 tsp

chilli powder - 1/4 tsp

corainder powder - 2 tsp

pepper powder - 1/4 tsp

oil - as required

salt - to taste

mustards seeds - 1 tsp

curry leaves - 1 sprig

dry red chilli - 2

Method :

Dry roast coconut until well browned.

To this add fenu greek seeds, turmeric, chilli, coriander and pepper powders and fry a couple of minutes and remove and grind.

Split and cut bitter gourd and onions.

In a pan add 1 tbsp oil and fry them until browned.

Add tamarind pulp and some water and let it boil for 5 to 7 minutes.

Add salt to taste.

Then add the ground coconut paste and simmer for 5 minutes.

Check for taste.

Take another small pan for seasoning. Heat oil, splutter mustard and add curry leaves and dry red chilli and pour over the curry

Theeyal is ready.