Name: Kerala Pavakka Theeyal
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 nos Bitter gourd (medium sized)(cut into thin slices, Pavakka); 1 cup Grated coconut; 2 tsp Coriander seeds; 5 nos Red Chilly; 1/4 cup Sliced Shallots (kochulli); Curry leaves (a sprig); 2 tsp Tamarind water; Salt (As reqd); 3 tsp Oil; 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds

Kerala Pavakka Theeyal

By Jaybi

• February 14, 2009

Kerala Pavakka Theeyal

Tasty theeyal in nadan preparation

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Prep Time 30

Total Time 30

Cuisine Kerala

Servings people

Ingredients

2 nos Bitter gourd medium sized)(cut into thin slices, Pavakka
1 cup Grated coconut
2 tsp Coriander seeds
5 nos Red Chilly
1/4 cup Sliced Shallots kochulli
Curry leaves a sprig
2 tsp Tamarind water
Salt As reqd
3 tsp Oil
1/2 tsp Mustard seeds

Instructions

Heat a kadai and add the oil.
Add the bitter gourd pieces and sautT well .
Cook the bitter gourd pieces on low flame with a closed lid( no need to add water).
Take another frying pan and fry the grated coconut, shallots, coriander seeds and red chillies, till brown.
Make a thick paste by grinding all the fried ingredients (use a little water). 6)Heat oil in a kadai and splutter mustard seeds and curry leaves.
Add the ground coconut paste, tamarind water, salt, pour 1 cup water and stir it well.
Add the cooked bitter gourd pieces and stir well.
Cook for 10 minutes on low flame till the gravy thickens.