Pavakai Pitla( Karela Pitlai)

Pavakai Pitla or bitter gourd pitla ( Karela pitlai) 

Pavakkai Pitla

• Pavakai……………4
• Tamarind………….lemon size
• Red Chili………….6
• Urad Dhal…………..3tbsp
• Grated Coconut……½ cup
• Turmeric Powder….¼ tsp
• Cooked Tur Dhal….. 1cup
• Mustard Seeds…..1tsp
• Salt to taste

Method 

• Wash and cut the pavakai into small pieces. 
• Fry the chili, urad dhal with little oil and grind with coconut.
• Take the tamarind juice adding water. 
• Boil the pavakai with water. 
• Add tamarind water, turmeric powder, and. Salt. 
• When the pavakai is cooked add the coconut paste cooked dhal and let it boil.
• Heat a pan with oil add mustard, curry leaves and urad dhal. 
• When it becomes red, add to the pitla.