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Pavakkai / Pakarkkai / Bittergourd Masala


Bitter Gourds are one of the hated veg of many but helps in treating diabetic and blood disorders. It also increases body's resistance against infections. It goes well with rice, chappathi and roti's. This is easy to prepare.





Ingredients
Bittergourd 1 Medium (Roundly sliced)
Curd 1 tbsp
Tamarind 2" piece
Tamarind Pulp 3 tbsp
Chilli powder 3/4 tsp
Onion 1 small
Garam Masala 1/2 tsp
Peanuts 1 tbsp
Sesame seeds 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil 1 tbsp

Method:

           Roast peanuts and sesame seeds till golden brown. Grind them into fine powder and keep aside.


           Boil bittergourd with curd and tamarind in 2 cups of water. Once the bittergourd gets cooked, drain the excess water. It helps in reducing the bitterness of the gourd.


            In oil fry the boiled bittergourd for 2 minutes. Then add onion, chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt and saute till onions are fried. Add tamarind pulp and cook till it gets dry. Finally add garam masala and peanut powder and saute for 5 minutes with continuous stir.


 You can serve this with rice, chappathi or roti.





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