Paavakka theeyal

Like Ulli/Onion Theeyal , Paavakka / Bitter Gourd Theeyal is a popular Kerala curry. Those like bitter Paavakka... read on.


What you need for paavakka theeyal:

• Bitter gourd - 2 cleaned and cubed
• Shallots/ kunju ulli ( or a medium size onion cubed)-1/2 cup
• Tamarind juice (extracted)-2 tbsp
• Turmeric powder-1/2 tbsp
• Fenugreek powder-1/2 tbsp
• Sat to taste
• Grated coconut-!/2 cup
• Chilly powder ( adjust accordingly)-1 tbsp
• Coriander powder-1 tbsp
• Pepper-1/2 tbsp
• Red chilly-2
• Mustard seeds-1/2tbsp
• Curry leaves-few

The preparation method:

• Heat  some oil in a pan and add onions, bitter gourd, salt to taste,turmeric and saute until half done.
• Roast coconut ,coriander powder,chilli powder,fenugreek powder ,1 red chilli,2 shallots and pepper until brown and grind to a fine paste.
• Now add the tamarind juice and 1/2 cup of water and cook, until the bitter gourd is done. ( add tamarind juice according to the bitterness of the bitter gourd).
• Add the ground paste and let boil for a few min.
• Heat oil in a tempering kadai and pop mustard seeds, red chillies, curry leaves and transfer it to the dish.
• Bitter but tasty Paavakka Theeyal is ready to be served hot with rice!!