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, scrapped

    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 sufficient amount of water.

2. Fry ingredients no: 3 in a kadai till golden brown.

3. Make a fine paste of coconut mixture without adding water.

4. Add this paste to bitter gourd and mix well.

5. When the contents boil well, take off from flame and serve.

Recipe Source: Vanitha Magazine February 15-29, 2012