My experiments in cooking…
Ingredients: 1 medium bitter gourd / pavakka / kaipakka1 big lemon sized tamarind100-150 gm jaggery6-7 tbsp ginger, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, finely chopped6-8 green chillies, finely chopped1/4 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp coriander powder2 pinch of fenugreek powdersalt to taste1 sprig curry leaves3 dry red chillies1 tsp mustard seeds2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation:
Ingredients: 1 bitter gourd / pavakka / kaipakka2 green chillies, chopped1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 raw mango, peeled and chopped1/2 tsp chilli powder1 tbsp coriander powder1 cup grated coconutsalt to taste1/2 tsp mustard seeds2 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leaves1 tbsp coconut oil Preparation:
Ingredients: 1 pavakka / bitter gourd1 cup yogurt, beaten1/2 tsp turmeric powder2 green chillies, chopped2 sprig curry leaves1 tsp mustard seeds2 dry red chillies3 shallots, sliced1/4 tsp kashmiri chilli powdersalt to tasteoil, as required Preparation:
Ingredients: 1 small raw plantain, peeled and cut into cubes10 long beans / achinga payar, cut into 1 inch pieces1 zucchini, peeled and cut into cubes5 ivy gourd/ kovakka, cut into half1 cup yellow cucumber / vellarikka, peeled and cut into cubes1 medium bitter gourd / pavakka, cut into small pieces1 1/2 cup grated coconut1/2 […]
Ingredients: 250 gm bitter gourd / pavakka / kaipakka1 tbsp garlic, crushed6 shallots, sliced1 sprig curry leaves1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 1/2 tsp red chilli flakes (adjust to your spice level)salt to taste1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Wash and slice the bitter gourd into thin slices. Heat 1 tbsp coconut oil in a pan and […]
Ingredients: 1 bitter gourd/ pavakka/ kaipakka1 cup grated coconut3 green chillies1- 1 1/2 cup yoghurt1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp sugar1 tsp mustard seeds2 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leavessalt to tasteoil, as required Preparation: Cut bitter gourd into thin round slices. Grind together grated coconut and green chillies to a smooth paste adding 1/2 cup […]
Ingredients: 1 cup bitter gourd/ pavakka / kaipakka3/4 cup grated coconut1 onion, chopped1 tbsp ginger, chopped2 green chillies, choppedsalt to taste1 tsp mustard seeds2 shallots, chopped3 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leaves2 tbsp oil Preparation: Chop the bitter gourd into small pieces. In a manchatti / pan, add bitter gourd, grated coconut, salt and 1/4 […]
Ingredients: 4 bitter gourds / pavakka / kaipakka5 green chillies, slit into halfsalt to tastewater oil for frying Preparation: Slice the bitter gourds into slightly thick disc shapes. In a pan, add the sliced bitter gourd, green chillies, salt and enough water and bring it to a boil. Simmer the flame to medium and let […]
Ingredients: 1 big bitter gourd/ pavakka/ kaipakka 1/4 cup shallots 2 green chillies, slit small lemon sized tamarind / 3-4 tbsp tamarind juice 3/4 cup grated coconut 1 tsp chilli powder 1 1/2 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 1 sprig curry leaves salt to taste oil, as required Preparation: Wash and slice pavakka […]
Ingredients: 1 big bitter gourd/ pavakka/ kaipakka 1/2 cup grated coconut 2 green chillies 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1 cup yoghurt 3/4 tsp mustard seeds 2 dry red chillies 1 sprig curry leaves salt to taste oil Preparation: Cut bitter gourd into thin round slices. Heat 1/2 cup of oil in a pan and fry […]
Ingredients: 1 bitter gourd / pavakka/ kaipakka, chopped into pieces 50 gm unakka chemmeen / dried prawns 18-20 shallots, chopped 1 tomato, chopped 2 green chillies, chopped 2 tsp tamarind extract 1 cup grated coconut 1 tsp chilli powder few curry leaves salt to taste 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds 1 tsp […]
Ingredients: 1 big pavakka/ kaipakka/ bitter gourd 2 green chillies, finely chopped 4-5 shallots, chopped 1 tomato, sliced 2 tsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder tamarind- size of a lemon 2 sprigs curry leaves 1 tsp mustard seeds 1- 1 1/2 tbsp oil salt Preparation: Wash and cut bitter gourd into thin round slices. […]