Pavvaka /Bitter Gourd Curry

A simple bitter gourd curry which is quick to prepare and goes well with rice or roti. Bitter is one taste that we all lack in our diets and is very important to include when ever possible.

Pavvaka/Bitter Gourd - 1 cup ,slit into four and sliced thin

Green Chilli - 2 , slit into half

Curry Leaves - a few 

Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp

Tamarind Pulp - 1 tsp

Jaggery Powder - 1 tsp

Water - 1 1 /2

Salt to taste

For tempering

Oil - 2 tsp

Mustard Seeds - 1/4 tsp

Pearl Onion - a few , chopped fine

Curry Leaves - a few

Red Chilli Powder - 1/2 tsp

Coriander Powder - 1 tsp

Fenugreek Powder - 1/4 tsp

Hing Powder - 1/4 tsp

1. Add bitter gourd , green chili , curry leaf, salt , turmeric, tamarind , jaggery and water in a sauce pan.
2. Cook till the bitter gourd slices are fork tender and then get ready for tempering.
3. Heat oil in a pan , add mustard and let it pop.
4. Add curry leaves and onion and cook till onion is golden.
5. Add hing , red chili, coriander powder and cook for a few seconds .
6. And pour over the cooked bitter gourd and simmer for 3- 5 minutes.
7. Finally add the fenugreek powder and remove from fire.
8. And you are ready to serve.