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Monday, April 26, 2010

Pavakka Curry / Bittergourd Curry



Pavakka Curry / Bittergourd Curry is prepared in grinded coconut paste to reduce its bitterness.
This is a thick gravy curry served with Rice.

INGREDIENTS:
  • Pavakka / Bittergourd -2 big size
  • Sliced Onion - 1 no
  • Sliced Green Chilly -3 nos
  • Sliced Tomato - 1 no
  • Grated Coconut - 1 cup
  • Corriander powder – ½ tsp
  • Chilli powder – 1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Coconut Oil – 1 tbsp
  • Curry Leaves 

PREPARATION METHOD:
  • Remove seed from Pavakka and cut it into small pieces.
  • Grind the Grated coconut, Chilly Powder,Corriander Powder to a fine paste.
  • Cook Pavakka, Onion and Green Chilly along with Turmeric powder and Salt.
  • When Pavakka is cooked, add Coconut paste and Tomato.
  • Let it boil.
  • When it starts boil,turn off the stove and add Coconut Oil and Curry leaves.
Recommended Combination:Pavakka Curry / Bittergourd Curry can be serve hot with Rice / Chappathi