Name: Nadan Pavakka Theeyal
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 Bitter gourd; 1 cup Grated coconut; 4 Green chilli; 2 Red chilli; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Turmeric powder; 1 tsp Coriander powder; 1 tsp Chilli powder; 1 tsp Tamarind paste; 5 Curry leaf; 2 tsp Coconut oil; 1 cup Water; 1 tsp Mustard

Nadan Pavakka Theeyal

Nadan pavakka theeyal is a traditional kerala dish using pavakka and fried coconut.Theeyal is a delicious dish in kerala. It has a rich distinct taste which makes it a distinct curry. Made with bitter gourd,this is a treat for your taste buds.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Cuisine Kerala

Servings people

Ingredients

2 Bitter gourd
1 cup Grated coconut
4 Green chilli
2 Red chilli
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Turmeric powder
1 tsp Coriander powder
1 tsp Chilli powder
1 tsp Tamarind paste
5 Curry leaf
2 tsp Coconut oil
1 cup Water
1 tsp Mustard

Instructions

Heat oil in a kadai add grated coconut, turmeric powder, chilli powder and coriander powder,saute for 2 minutes.
When it turns golden brown switch off stove.
Grind coconut mix, onion in a mixer with little water to form a smooth paste. Keep it aside.
Heat oil in a kadai add onions, and bitter gourd sauté for 2 minutes.
Add green chilli, coriander powder, chilli powder and turmeric powder sauté for 2 minutes.
Then add the ground coconut mix and 1 cup water to this kadai. Boil for 3 minutes.
Heat oil in another kadai add mustard, when it splutters add red chilli and curry leaves sauté for a minute .
Add this to bitter gourd mix, boil for 2 minutes.
Now nadan pavakka theeya is ready.