Pavakka Theeyal

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

• 2 nos Bitter gourd — cut into thin pieces, pavakka
• 2 cup Shallots — sliced (Kunjulli)
• 2 cup Coconut — shredded
• 1 tsp Chilly powder
• 3/4 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Coriander powder
• Salt, to taste
• 6 - Coconut or canola oil
• 1 tsp Mustard seeds
• 2 - Curry leaves
• 3 nos Red chillies (Kollamulaku)
• Tamarind juice — soaked in water

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Heat the oil in a non-stick pan or a kadai.

2. Step 2

   Add shallots and bitter gourd pieces.

3. Step 3

   Do not add water.

4. Step 4

   Add salt and cook on a low flame, till the shallots and bitter gourd pieces are cooked well in oil.

5. Step 5

   Heat up another pan or kadai.

6. Step 6

   Dry roast coconut, till it turns brown.

7. Step 7

   Add chilly powder, coriander powder and turmeric powder and roast for a few more seconds.

8. Step 8

   Grind the above into a fine paste.

9. Step 9

   Add the ground paste into the shallots-bitter gourd pieces and Stir everything together thoroughly.

10. Step 10

    Cook on a low flame.

11. Step 11

    Add tamarind juice and cook for a few more mins.

12. Step 12

    Heat the oil in another pan or a kadai.

13. Step 13

    Let the mustard seeds crackle.

14. Step 14

    Add red chillies and curry leaves.

15. Step 15

    Pour the above seasoning into the curry and Stir everything together thoroughly.

16. Step 16

    ;- Serve hot with rice.