How to Vegan Eating on a Dime PAVAKKA THEEYAL/KAYAPAKA PULI/BITTER GOURD CURRY

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How to Vegan Eating on a Dime PAVAKKA THEEYAL/KAYAPAKA PULI/BITTER GOURD CURRY Delicious, fresh and tasty.

PAVAKKA THEEYAL/KAYAPAKA PULI/BITTER GOURD CURRY. The most popular being one with Shallots /Small Red Onion /Ulli Theeyal. Here we have Bitter Gourd/Pavakka /Kaipakka theeyal. I see lots face turning off, because of the bitterness of bitter gourd.but trust me guys.sourness of tamarind; bitterness of bitter gourd with roasted coconut makes this curry taste yum!

Pavakka Theeyal - is an amazing dish prepared with Bitter Gourd/ Pavakka in a spicy, roasted Coconut and Tamarind gravy.

Theeyal is a classic dish in Kerala and is made with most of the vegetables like Pearl Onion (Ulli Theeyal) , Pavakka, Brinjal, Yam, Padavalanga (Snake Gourd) etc. and is even made with Prawns.

Bitter Gourd Curry Bitter gourds in any form are my favorite, and so was this recipe.

You can cook PAVAKKA THEEYAL/KAYAPAKA PULI/BITTER GOURD CURRY using 14 ingredients and 2 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of PAVAKKA THEEYAL/KAYAPAKA PULI/BITTER GOURD CURRY

  1. Prepare of medium Bitter Gourd.

  2. You need of onion sliced.

  3. Prepare of Coconut.

  4. Prepare of Tamarind Extract.

  5. It’s of Coriander Seeds.

  6. You need of Dry red chillies.

  7. You need of black peppercorns.

  8. Prepare of Cumin.

  9. You need of Jaggery.

  10. You need of Salt.

  11. You need of Shallots.

  12. You need of Mustard seeds.

  13. It’s of Curry leaves.

  14. Prepare of Oil.

I learnt this from my mom and thought of sharing it with you all.

This alone is enough with hot plain rice.

I keep trying many other theeyals too,love the roasted coconut mix taste with veggies.

Kerala Style Pavakka Theeyal is a spicy delicious side dish prepared from bitter gourd that goes well with hot rice.

PAVAKKA THEEYAL/KAYAPAKA PULI/BITTER GOURD CURRY instructions

  1. Wash and clean the Bitter Gourd. Slice them finely. You can add salt and keep aside for few minutes and then squeeze the water away. The bitterness will be less. I have skipped the step as we at home like as it is. Heat a pan and add sliced onion and bitter gourd. Fry for 2-3 minutes. Add turmeric and salt..

  2. Roast Coconut, coriander seeds, chilli, peppercorns, cumin and shallot until golden brown. Cool and grind to a paste. Add the paste and half cup of water to the Bitter gourd. Let it boil until Bitter gourd is soft and cooked well. Add the tamarind extract and jaggery. Boil for another 2-3 minutes and Done. Give a tadka of mustard, Curry leaves and sliced shallots. Serve hot with steamed rice 😋.

Kerala Style Pavakka Theeyal is an easy favorite dish very popular during Sadhyas and special occasions.

Kerala Style Pavakka Theeyal is unique and special with sliced bitter gourd pieces cooked in a spicy aromatic coconut mixture.

Pavakka Theeyal (Bitter Gourd and shallots cooked in spicy roasted coconut gravy) Theeyal is one of the tastiest dishes in the Kerala cuisine.

Heat one tsp oil add mustard when it crackles add whole red chili and curry leaves when the aroma comes switch off flame season on top of curry/kuzhambu.

Note: Always saute the pieces in oil till it is cooked before boiling in water.