bitter gourd
Rich in Nutrients Regulates Blood Sugar Antioxidant Properties Supports Weight Loss Improves Digestion Boosts Immunity Promotes Skin Health Supports Heart Health Anti-inflammatory Effects
Will pavakkai overcook?
if you cook in a seperator with little tamarind it wont overcook. adding tamarind water helps to reduce the bitterness
COOKING OIL FOR PORIYAL?
I would recommend coconut oil for vegan coconut-based Indian poriyal. You can add any oil of your choice.
FEW VARIATIONS FOR pavakka COCONUT STIR FRY
You can use,
red chilli instead of green chilli cumin seedsfor tempering Skip onion; prepare poriyal add ginger powder while adding coconut Almond flour instead of coconut
ingredients
pressure cook
1 pavakkai | bitter gourd 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder required salt 1 tamarind water
to temper
1 tablespoon coconut oil 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon urad dal 1 teaspoon chana dal green chilli curry leaves
thoran
6 small onion 1/2 teaspoon sambar powderer required salt sugar/ jaggery 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 tablespoon peanuts
how to make pavakkai poriyal with step-by-step pictures
Transfer to a colander and drain the water; keep aside
Add oil and heat
Furthermore, add mustard seeds, chana dal and urad Dal; splutter
Add green chilli, curry leaves and small onion; mix well and saute till they turn translucent
furthermore, add turmeric powder; saute for a minute
Add sambar powder, roasted peanuts and coconut; mix well and saute for 2 minutes
Add cooked bitter gourd and sugar; mix gently and cook for 6-8 minutes or till you get the desired texture
