Pavakka Parippu Curry
Ingredients
- 1 nos. Pavakka or Bitter gourd medium size
- 1 cup Masoor dhal
- 1 tbsp Coriander powder
- 1 tsp Red chilly powder
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- Salt as required
- lemon sized Tamarind
- Few curry leaves
- 2 tbsp oil
- 4 nos. Shallots chopped
Instructions
- Cook the dhal by adding 2 cup water and cook for 2 whistles.
- Mean time dry roast the red chilly powder and coriander powder for 5 minutes in low to medium flame.
- Add the chopped pavakka into the cooked dhal. Add sugar and salt as required.
- Add turmeric powder and tamarind water. Again pressure cook for 1 whistle.
- Grind the coconut by adding roasted chilly masala and a half cup of water to make a fine paste.
- Add it into cooked pavakka, bring it to a boil and remove it from flame. Finally proceed with tempering. Heat oil in a kadai and splutter mustard seeds and add curry leaves. Pour it over the curry.
- Serve this delicious curry with steamed rice.
Notes
You can visit this link Authentic Dal Fry. You can also visit this link Cheera Parippu Curry.
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