Saturday 25 August 2012

Pavakka Poriyal/bitter gourd sabji/Karela sabji

 Yes you heard me right Bitter gourd sabji. To be very frank i used to hate this sabji since childhood.
But without my knowing i started liking and loving this sabji and believe me it doesn't taste that bitter and it tastes very good. Lets see how to make it.
Ingredients:-
Bitter gourd/Pavakka - 1 big
Salt to taste
Coconut - 3 tsp
Jaggery - 3 tsp
Chili powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric - 1/2 tsp
Coriander - few
Seasoning:-
Oil - 2 tsp
Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp
Urad Dal - 1 tsp
Asafoetida -  a pinch
Method:-
1. wash and cut bitter gourd into small pieces.
2. Add salt to bitter gourd and leave it for 30 min.
3. it will leave little bit water, remove it and cook bitter gourd in micro wave for 6 min.
4. Heat oil in a pan, Add seasoning and fry till golden brown.
5. Add the bitter gourd pieces,salt,turmeric,chili powder,jaggery.
6. Let it cook in low flame for 6 min.
7. Add Scraped coconut and mix well. Garnish with coriander leaves.
8. You can eat this curry with roti or rice. It tastes yummy....
 

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