Pavakkai masala | Malar's Kitchen

Tags

Bitter gourd, Bitter Gourd Curry, Bitter gourd health benefits, Bitter gourd side dish for roti, Bitter melon, Bitter Melon Curry, Pagarkai, Pagarkai masala, pagarkai poriyal, Pavakkai masala, Pavakkai poriyal

This is my second recipe with Bitter melon. These are low calorie vegetable. Its an excellent source of iron and vitamins, minerals. Its a great medicine for those with diabetes, kidney stone, psoriasis, piles(haemorrhoids). They help in increasing the longevity.

Ingredients:

Bitter Melon : 3 medium sized
Onion: 1/2 of large
Tomato :1
Tamarind pulp : 1/2 cup
Garlic : 8 to 10 pods
Turmeric Powder : 1/4 teaspoon
Red Chili Powder : 1/2 teaspoon
Coriander Powder : 1 teaspoon
Salt : 1 teaspoon

To temper:

Oil : 1 teaspoon
Mustard Seeds : 1/2 teaspoon
Urad dal : 1/2 teaspoon
Curry Leaves : Few

Method:

Heat oil in a pan. Chop all the vegetables. When oil is hot add items in to temper.
Next add Onions and garlic.
When they turn translucent add the bitter melons. Saute for 5 to 6 mins
Next add chopped tomato.
When the tomato is cooked well add chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and mix well.
After 3 to 4 mins, add the tamarind pulp and salt. The bitter melons must cook with the tamarind pulp.
When it dries out add some more water and cook till soft.
Garnish with cilantro leaves.