Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Pavakkai

 Pavakkai refers to bittergourd curry in Tamil.       Shobha learnt this recipe from her father-in-law.
   Thanks Shobha!

Ingredients:
 Bitter gourd 1-2 nos
Onion chopped (big) 1-2 finely chopped
Red chilli powder
Coriander powder 1tblsp
Jaggery-very little
Curry leaves few
Mustard seeds 1 tblsp oil 2tsp
Salt as required

How to make:

Heat oil. Add mustard and when they sputter, add chopped onions and fry till brown. Add chilly and coriander powder fry till the raw smell of masala disappears.  Add bitter gourd and stir fry for sometime. Add jaggery,  curry leaves and salt. Allow it to boil until the water evaporates. Add oil and fry the contents . Bitter gourd fry is ready to eat and serve .