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Pavakka Paal -Kaipakka Paal Curry|Bitter gourd in Coconut Milk

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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian,Kerala
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
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Author: Sangeetha
Hate Bitter Gourd? Taste this Pavakka paal -Bitter gourd in coconut milk curry, you never say NO to bitter gourd.
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Ingredients

  • Bitter Gourd /Bitter Melon /Pavakka /Kaypakka : 2
  • Yogurt : 1 tbsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Cooking Oil : 2 tbsp
  • Onion : 1 medium sliced
  • Tomato : 1 medium chopped
  • Green Chillies : 2-3 slit
  • Turmeric Powder : 1/4 tsp
  • Coriander Powder : 1 tsp
  • Red Chilly Powder : 3/4 tsp
  • Semi Thick Coconut milk - 2nd extract /Randampaal : 1 cup
  • Thick Coconut milk - 1st extract /Onnampaal : 1/2 cup
  • Mustard Seeds : 1/2 tsp
  • Cumin Seeds :1/4 tsp
  • Dry Red Chillies : 2
  • Curry leaves :1 sprig

Instructions

  • Wash and slice the bitter gourd into round pieces and de-seed them.
  • Apply yogurt and salt; keep aside for 15- 20 minutes. Heat oil in a pan and fry the marinated
  • bitter gourd pieces till golden brown.
  • In the same oil, splutter mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Add dry red chillies and curry leaves.
  • Now add onions, statue till it turns to translucent and light brown in color. Reduce the fire to low and add all spice powders; sauté for a minute.
  • Add tomatoes, green chillies and sauté till oil separates.
  • Add semi thick coconut milk and fried bitter gourd pieces. Mix well, taste and adjust the salt. Close with lid and cook it for 3-5mins. Now add thick coconut milk/onnampal and switch off the flame before it boils.
  • Serve this delicious Bitter gourd coconut milk curry/Pavakka paal curry with rice and Enjoy!
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