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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.
4 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian, South Indian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 223 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium Bitter Gourd sliced into rounds
  • 1 large Onion sliced thinly
  • 2 medium Tomatoes chopped finely
  • 5 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Fennel Seeds
  • 2 inch Cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoon Chilli Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Coriander Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder + 1 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar or Jaggery
  • 2 tablespoon 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

Nutrition Facts
Bitter Gourd Masala Recipe | Pavakkai Masala Recipe
Serving Size
 
1 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
223
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
11
g
Sodium
 
28
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
516
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
 
16
g
5
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
1143
IU
23
%
Vitamin C
 
71
mg
86
%
Calcium
 
58
mg
6
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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