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    Pavakka Pachadi Recipe

    Last Updated On: Apr 6, 2025 by Aarthi

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    Pavakkai pachadi with step by step pictures. Delicious bitter gourd pachadi taste amazing with curd rice or any kuzhambu.

     

    Bitter gourd Pachadi Recipe

    I have seen mom using citron in a pachadi which we call as narthangai pachadi. She chops the skin as well in that. I decided to treat the bitter gourd just like it and make a sweet, sour and spicy pachadi. When i made it and tasted it, it was delicious. So yummy.

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    • Pavakkai Pachadi Recipe | Bitter Gourd Pachadi Recipe (Pavakka Pachadi)
    • Pavakkai Pachadi Step by Step

    About this Recipe

    Bitter gourd is another vegetable with numerous names. Bitter melon, bitter cucumber, balsam-pear, bitter apple, and bitter squash are all names for it. In India, this vegetable is known as karela, nigauri in Japan, goya in Okinawa, ampalaya in the Philippines, and ku-gua throughout China.

    The Indian Bitter Gourd, also known as Karela in Hindi and Pavakka in Tamil, is one of the most bitter culinary vegetables and takes some getting used to.

    It is high in soluble fibre and has a low glycemic index, which aids in blood sugar control. It is a good source of dietary fibre. Constipation and indigestion can be alleviated by consuming bitter gourd on a regular basis.

    Bittergourd is known to prevent skin ailments such as psoriasis and fungal infections such as ringworm and athletes foot when consumed on a regular basis. Drinking bitter gourd juice is a natural way to cleanse the body.

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    Where did bitter gourd originate?

    Bitter gourd, which originated in Africa and Asia, is now widely grown in India, Indonesia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. East-West Seed has grown a semi- commercial crop into a major commercial crop in the tropical regions.

    Ingredients for Pavakkai Pachadi Recipe :

    Bitter Gourd :
    Bitter gourd contains saponins and terpenoids, which are bioactive compounds. These compounds are responsible for the bitter taste of the vegetable, but they may also help diabetics lower their blood sugar levels.

    Turmeric Powder :
    The turmeric root is quite bitter, but has an almost citrusy taste, compared to the powder. Turmeric also has something of a sweet taste, and it is quite earthy. When you use the powder, you're unlikely to notice the texture unless you use a substantial amount, but it is somewhat gritty

    Tamarind :

    Tamarinds flavour can range from sweet and sour to tangy and tart, depending on the other ingredients it is combined with. Sweet ingredients, such as sugar, can, for example, soften the sour tamarind flavours.

    If you have any questions not covered in this post and if you need help, leave me a comment or mail me @[email protected] and I’ll help as soon as I can.

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    Pavakkai Pachadi Recipe | Bitter Gourd Pachadi Recipe (Pavakka Pachadi)

    Pavakkai pachadi with step by step pictures. Delicious bitter gourd pachadi taste amazing with curd rice or any kuzhambu.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings

    Ingredients

    • Bitter Gourd - 1 large deseeded sliced thinly
    • Oil - 2 tblspn
    • Salt to taste
    • Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
    • Chilli Powder - 1 tsp
    • Tamarind - 1 large lemon size
    • Jaggery - ¼ cupFor Seasoning:
    • Gingelly Oil - 2 tblspn
    • Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp
    • Dry Red Chilli - 2 broken into small pieces

    Instructions

    • Soak tamarind in water. squeeze and extract all the juices.
    • Heat oil in a pan, add in bitter gourd, salt and turmeric and saute till it is done and cooked down. It will take around 10 mins.
    • Now add in chilli powder and mix well.
    • Now add in tamarind juice and boil it for 5 mins.
    • Add in jaggery and cook till thickened.
    • Now make seasoning, heat oil and crackle mustard seeds and dry red chilli. pour this over the curry and mix well.
    • Serve.

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    Pavakkai Pachadi Step by Step

     
    Take a bitter gourd, wash it well

     

    slit open, remove the seeds

     

    slice thinly

     

    soak tamarind in water

     

    squeeze and extract the juices

     

    heat oil in a pan, add bitter gourd

     

    toss well

     

    add in turmeric powder

     

    add in salt

     

    saute that for 10 mins or so

     

    now it is almost done

     

    this sauteing process helps to reduce the bitterness

     

    add chilli powder

     

    add tamarind

     

    mix well

     

    add jaggery..

     

    cook this till thickens

     

    now it is done

     

    spoon this into a bowl

     

    heat gingelly oil and crackle in some mustard seeds

     

    add in dry red chilli

     

    mix well

     

    pour over pachadi

     

    give a good mix


     
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    1. Anonymous

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      Hi Aarthi!
      How many days can we store this pickle in fridge? Thanks in advance.

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    2. Navya Prakash

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      This is what we call bitterguard pulimcurry in north kerala. Its yum to the core. Love this! 🙂

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    3. Aarthi

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      @Anonymousyou can store this for more than a week in fridge. make sure you use little extra oil and cook till thick

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