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.
