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Bitter Gourd Masala Recipe | Pavakkai Masala Recipe

Bitter Gourd Masala Recipe with step by step pictures. Pavakkai masala is a delicious side dish you could make for rice.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 223kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 medium Bitter Gourd sliced into rounds
  • 1 large Onion sliced thinly
  • 2 medium Tomatoes chopped finely
  • 5 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Fennel Seeds
  • 2 inch Cinnamon
  • 2 tsp Chilli Powder
  • 1 tbsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder + 1 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp Sugar or Jaggery
  • 2 tbsp Tamarind Pulp + 1 tblspn
  • Water as needed

Instructions

  • Take water, salt, turmeric powder and tamarind pulp in a sauce pan and bring it to boil. Once it reached a boil, add the bitter gourd and cook it till it becomes tender. Drain and set aside.
  • Now heat oil in a kadai. Add in fennel and cinnamon stick. Let them sizzle.
  • Now add in onions and saute till they get translucent.
  • Now add in salt, sugar and spice powders. Mix them.
  • Add in tomatoes and mix well.
  • Add some water and cook till they turn mushy and oil separates from it.
  • Add in cooked bitter gourd now along with some tamarind pulp. Mix well and cook on a low heat till it is cooked welll and all flavourd combines.
  • Simmer this for 10 to1 5 mins till it is nicely combined.
  • Switch off the heat and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servings | Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 516mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1143IU | Vitamin C: 71mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg
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