Showing posts with label Pavakai Pitla. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pavakai Pitla. Show all posts

Monday, June 15, 2009

Pavakai Pitla( Karela Pitlai)

Pavakai Pitla or bitter gourd pitla ( Karela pitlai) 
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  • 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.