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Pavaka (Bittergourd) Pitlai


By ~Ruchi Bhedangal~ (Visit website)

(3.00/5 - 1 vote)



Ingredients:
Bittergourd -3
Tamarind  - a lemon size
Chana dhal - 1 Tblsp
turmeric powder -1 tsp
Curry leaves - few
Dhaniya (coriander seeds) 1 tsp
Methi seeds (fenugreek) 1 tsp
Red chillies - 8
Mustard seeds -1 tsp
Grated coconut -1/2 cup
Coriander leaves for garnishing
For seasoning:
Urad dhal (black gram dal) -1 tsp
Asafoetida (hing) - a pinch
Mustard seeds -1 tsp
Ghee - 2 tsps
Method:
1. Cut the bittergourd into small pieces and cook them in tamarind water.
2. Add salt, turmeric powder and curry leaves.
3. In a kadai roast chana dal, coriander seeds,red chillies and methi seeds.
4.  Wet grind the roasted items with fresh grated coconut and add to the tamarind water with bittergourd and mix well and allow it to boil for few minutes.
5.  When the mixture thickens,remove from the fire.
6. Now  garnish with little coriander leaves and then season with mustard seeds,urad dal and a pinch of asafoetida (hing).


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