Pavakka Theeyal
Equipment
- Roasting Pan
- Frying Pan
- Skillet
- Blender
- Food processor
- Heavy-based Pan
Ingredients
- 100 g Bitter gourd (1)
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 8 Shallots chopped
- 3 Green chillies de-seeded
- 1 tablespoon Tamarind Extract
- Salt
For the spice paste
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 1 Coconut peeled and grated
- 4 Shallots
- 10 Red chillies dried
- 6 Black peppercorns whole
- 10-15 Curry leaves
- 1 teaspoon Coriander ground
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric ground
For the tempering
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 2 Red chillies dried
- 3-4 Shallots coarsely chopped
- 1 Curry leaves sprig
Instructions
- Slit the bitter gourd in half lengthways and de-seed, then cut into 2.5-cm / 1-inch pieces. Place on a tilting tray (roasting pan), sprinkle with salt and, set aside for 30 minutes.
- To make the spice paste, heat the oil in a frying pan (skillet) over medium heat, add all the ingredients except the ground spices, and fry, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes, or until the coconut turns brown.
- Remove from the heat, stir in the ground spices and transfer to a small blender or food processor. Add 250ml / 8floz (1cup) water and process to make a smooth paste.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large, heavy-based pan over medium heat, add the bitter gourd, shallots, and green chillies, and fry for a few minutes, or until the bitter gourd is well browned.
- Add the tamarind extract and stir in the spice paste. Season with salt and pour in 250ml / 8fl oz (1 cup) water. Bring to the boil and cook for 10 minutes, then remove the pan from the heat.
- To make the tempering, heat the oil in a small frying pan (skillet) over medium heat, add the mustard seeds, and stir-fry for about 1 minute, or until they start to splutter. Add the dried red chillies, and stir-fry for a few moments.
- Add the remaining ingredients and fry for about 3-4 minutes, or until the shallots are browned. Pour the tempering into the curry, stir well and serve.
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Nutrition
Calories: 570kcalCarbohydrates: 100gProtein: 14gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 520mgPotassium: 2003mgFiber: 27gSugar: 49gVitamin A: 2507IUVitamin C: 355mgCalcium: 239mgIron: 8mg
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