Pavakai Curry
Unfortunately, I can't remember now where I got this recipe from... but it's on one of the many printed sheets that I've carefully filed a while ago.
PAVAKKAI CURRY/MASALA
Ingredients:
Onion (preferably shallots) - about half cup, chopped
Tomato- half of medium one, chopped
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Chilly Powder- 1 tsp
Coriander powder- 1.5 tsp.
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves - 1 stalk
Salt - to taste
To Grind: (to a smooth paste with a splash of water)
Coconut Shredded - 2 tbsp
Kasa Kasa (poppy seeds) - 1 tsp, soaked in little warm water
Tamarind paste - 1/4 to 1/2 tsp
Method:
1) Cut the bittergourd into small pieces (after removing the seeds). Add a bit of salt to the bittergourd and let it rest for about 30 minutes or so.
2) Heat 2 tsp of oil in a pan and add the bittergourd pieces. Allow this to fry for about 5-7 minutes with frequent stirring till almost done. Remove and keep aside.
3) Return the pan to the flame, heat the remaining 2 tsp of oil and season with mustard seeds and curry leaves. Add in the onions and fry till light brown.
4) Stir in the tomatoes, a bit of salt & turmeric powder and cook till mushy. Add the chilli powder, coriander powder and the ground paste & stir for a few minutes before adding about half cup or more of water.
5) Stir in the bittergourd pieces when the mixture starts to boil. Cover and allow to cook on a medium flame till the pavaka is completely cooked. I usually prefer a thicker consistency so I let it cook till it reaches that point. The curry is now ready & I typically enjoy it with rice.
very nice! i love pavakka, ill eat it anyway, but I must say, deep fried pavakka chips are the bestest :)
ReplyDeletenice one .. we always make gojju out of it .. shall try this version sometime .. I dont seem to mind the bitterness in that
ReplyDeleteI am one of those ppl who don't likez this veg, still the dish looks yumm,
ReplyDeleteColourful twist..unless u had mentioned, it didnt look like pavakai at all
ReplyDeleteMy husband loves this sauteed in oil with spices, I manage to eat a tbsp with difficulty although it tastes great! :D
ReplyDeleteMasala sounds great, looks good too. Yummy with Rice rotti. Send this to EC's event..side dish..! :)
"am glad there's no competition because that just means more for me :)"
ReplyDeleteYou sound just like me :D...
Sounds good..like the recipe
ReplyDeleteI am a big fan of pavakai, It is just for moi 2 :)Delicous, I imagine with plain rice!
ReplyDeleteLaavanya, other than the littlest member of the household we all love this vegetable. I cook it almost the same way without the poppy seeds and coconut.
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious.
This is a dish I could try...looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteNot a big fan of pavakai..but ur curry looks yummy :)
ReplyDeletewhere's the pavakkai? :) If I hadn't seen the title, I would have guessed it to be a mixed veg curry.. Love the look of your curry!
ReplyDeleteI'm not a fan of bittergourd, but my husband loves it.. May be I'll try this for him sometime..
i just love pavakkai especially when it is stir-fried till it becomes crispy...with lots of spices in it!! teh curry also looks amazing!
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ReplyDeleteLooking forward to your entry.
looks so colourful... would not have guessed it to be pavakai - looks like a mix vegetable curry - must have tasted great :)
ReplyDeleteNew recipe with Karela I always make gojju with it. Looks and sounds delicious.Will give this a try..
ReplyDeleteLoved this one Lavanya..My hubby's fav veggie..So I gotto try this ..Thanks..:)
ReplyDeleteI make pavakai poriyal once a week, your is a new method to me Laavanya, I like the ground spices you have used, I should definitely try this yummy recipe :)
ReplyDeleteWith kasakasa, it should have taste different!!
ReplyDeletelooks yumm.. i love bittergourd..and keeplooking out for different recipes..this one sounds good..
ReplyDeletewow.. your pic will tempt even a hater of pavakai.. i love this veg and wud love to try this.
ReplyDeletefav dish of me and my hubby.will make it in a different way.pic looks tempting.
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious with coconut!
ReplyDeleteI think this is not my dish ;) I too like little only the deep fried version!
ReplyDeleteI like it stuffed with onion-jaggery and shallow-fried. No fun eating bittergourd without some bitterness.
ReplyDeletelovely different curry
ReplyDeletelovely different curry
ReplyDeleteEven I like this veggie but most of the time try the deep fried version only...this one looks gud as its healthy too!
ReplyDeleteThat's true Veggie belly, fried is good :) I like that version too.
ReplyDeleteDeesha, will check out your gojju sometime.
Thanks Happy Cook - am sure you are not alone in not liking this veggie.
EC, i know this looks deceiving so i tried to serve it to my husband w/o mentioning what it is but after one taste he knew and quick put it back on my plate :)
Asha, that's how my husband likes it too.. you don't like even that version?
Rajitha, oh i've always felt that way... even as a kid, i was quite happy that my brother wouldn't touch yogurt with a pole - more for me :)
Thank you Vanamala.
Cham, sometimes i can't believe how much i enjoy this combination.
Thanks Indo.
Poornima, thank you and also for the comment explaining the event rules :)
Madhu, i know there are quite a few in your club.
Sujatha, since they are chopped finely not too discernible in the picture but one taste and you will know exactly where the pavakkai is :) If your husband likes pavakkai in general, i have a feeling he will like this.
Superchef.. i love how you've described your preferred method of pavakkai preparation - sounds delish.
Thank you Indhu, madhu, Varsha & Gita - hope you get a chance to try it.
Thank you Lavi & Sowmya.
Mahima & Jeyashri.. thank you so much! :) - hope you get to try it.
Thank you Divya.
Raks :) my husband will be quite happy to see the list of those who don't like this veggie.
Sra, wow that's unique.. the jagger must help balance the bitterness I suppose.
Shama, thank you.
Sharmilee - true.. most pple like that version the best.
Am the one who doesnt taste this when cooked as a curry except for the chutney my grandma makes....
ReplyDeleteYummy recipe! Will try this..
ReplyDeleteSo drolling and I am very sure it'll be taste great with tiny bite size of jaggery. I too make it same. Let u know that I subscribe ur blog.
ReplyDeleteI think that's the most delicious looking karela dish I've ever seen! :)
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