Pavakka Sweet Curry

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

• 2 nos Bittergourd Pavakka
• 2 tsp Black gram (Uzhunnuparippu)
• 1 cup Coconut — grated
• 1 tsp Turmeric powder
• 2 tsp Chilly powder
• 2 tsp Coriander powder
• 8 nos Black pepper
• 1 tsp Mustard seeds
• 3 nos Green chillies — slit
• 2 sprig Curry leaves
• 1 cup Tamarind pulp (Puli)
• 1 Cube Jaggery (Sharkkara)
• Salt, to taste
• Oil — for deep frying

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Cut the bittergourds into thin round pieces.

2. Step 2

   Mix it well with a little salt and set aside.

3. Step 3

   Heat up a pan or a kadai.

4. Step 4

   Do not add oil.

5. Step 5

   Add 1 tsp of black gram, coconut, turmeric powder, chilly powder and coriander powder and fry, till the coconut turns dark brown.

6. Step 6

   Add black pepper.

7. Step 7

   Grind it to a fine paste.

8. Step 8

   Fry the pavakka pieces, till it becomes slightly brown. Set aside.

9. Step 9

   Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a pan or a kadai.

10. Step 10

    Let the mustard seeds crackle and 1 tsp of black gram.

11. Step 11

    Add green chillies and curry leaves.

12. Step 12

    Add tamarind pulp and jaggery and cook for about 5 minutes.

13. Step 13

    Add the ground paste and allow it to boil.

14. Step 14

    When it starts to boil, add fried bittergourd pieces.

15. Step 15

    Add salt, if required.

16. Step 16

    Cook on low fire, till it`s consistency becomes thick.