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

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

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

Method
 

  1. Wash and slice the bitter gourd into round pieces and de-seed them.
  2. Apply yogurt and salt; keep aside for 15- 20 minutes. Heat oil in a pan and fry the marinated
  3. bitter gourd pieces till golden brown.
  4. In the same oil, splutter mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Add dry red chillies and curry leaves.
  5. 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.
  6. Add tomatoes, green chillies and sauté till oil separates.
  7. 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.
  8. Serve this delicious Bitter gourd coconut milk curry/Pavakka paal curry with rice and Enjoy!