🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Pavakka Theeyal

Name: Pavakka Theeyal
Prep time: 17 min
Cook time: 28 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Garam Masala; to taste Salt; 2, finely chopped Onion; 3, chopped Tomato; 2, slit Green Chili; 2 tsp Coriander Powder; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 10, halved Shallots; 2 tbsp Tamarind Paste; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder; 1 cup Grated Coconut; 3, sliced Bitter Gourd

🇮🇳 Indian

Kerala bitter gourd in roasted coconut-tamarind gravy, dark and smoky. Slow-built masala, soft centres and a gravy that clings to the spoon. Serve with jeera rice or flaky parathas.

Prep 17 min Cook 28 min Serves 3 Medium

Ingredients

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Garam Masala1 tsp
Saltto taste
Onion2, finely chopped
Tomato3, chopped
Green Chili2, slit
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Vegetable Oil3 tbsp
Shallots10, halved
Tamarind Paste2 tbsp
Red Chili Powder1 tsp
Grated Coconut1 cup
Bitter Gourd3, sliced

Optional extras

Kasuri Methi1 tsp
Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

1
Heat oil in a heavy pot and brown the onions deeply — this patience is the whole flavour base.
2
Add ginger garlic paste with a splash of water and scrape up the browned bits.
3
Add the tomato with turmeric, chili and coriander powder; fry till the masala darkens and splits.
4
Turn the bitter gourd through the masala with the grated coconut, add warm water and bring to a gentle simmer.
5
Swirl in cream or a spoon of whisked yogurt off the flame, then shower with cilantro.

Chef's tip

Don't crowd the pan; steam is the enemy of the browning that builds flavour.

Cook it with your pantry → Share this page: /dish/30175

Watch how it's made

Video: കയ്പ്പ് ഇല്ലാത്ത പാവയ്ക്കാ തീയൽ |Kerala Pavakka (Kaipakka)Theeyal | Bitter Gourd Theeyal || Ep:820 · on YouTube