Bitter Gourd Theeyal (Paavakka Theeyal)

Ingredients for Bitter Gourd Theeyal (Paavakka Theeyal):

1.  Bitter gourd – sliced thin lengthwise, 1 cup
2. Salt – As required
   Tamarind juice – Extracted from gooseberry-sized
   Turmeric powder – ¼ small spoon
3. Coconut – ½, grated
   Red chillies – 5, chopped
   Coriander – 1 big spoon
   Curry leaves – 1 stalk
   Shallots – 6, chopped

How to prepare Bitter Gourd Theeyal (Paavakka Theeyal)?

1. Cook ingredients no: 1 and 2, adding a sufficient amount of water.
2. Fry ingredients no: 3 in a kadai till golden brown.
3. Make a fine paste of the coconut mixture without adding water.
4. Add this paste to the bitter gourd and mix well.
5. When the contents boil well, take them off the flame and serve.

Recipe Source: Vanitha Magazine February 15-29, 2012