Bitter gourd Theeyal Vishu Recipe

Bitter gourd Theeyal

 Bitter gourd Theeyal is a popular recipe of Southern  Kerala. Learn how to prepare pavakka Theeyal in this Vishu.

Ingredients  for   Theeyal 

Bitter gourd [pavakka] – 2 [cut into thin slices]

Turmeric powder – ½ tsp

Coconuts – 1 cup [grated]

Shallot – 1 [thinly sliced]

Red chillies – 4

Coriander seeds – 1 tsp

Fenugreek seeds – ¼ tsp

Tamarind paste – 1 tbsp

Curry leaves – 1 strand

Oil – 2 tbsp

Salt to taste

F or the seasoning

Oil – 2 tsp

Mustard seeds – 1 tsp

Thinly sliced shallot -- 1

Curry leaves – 1 strand

Method of the Preparation of the Theeyal

Heat oil in a pan and fry the bitter gourd slices and shallot slices till it becomes light brown. Remove from the pan and keep aside.

In the same pan add 2 tsp of oil and fry the coriander seeds, grated coconut, and red chillies till golden brown.

Grind the fried masala in a mixer grinder and make a fine paste.

Mix the ground masala, fried bitter gourd, tamarind paste, salt, curry leaves, and one cup of water and cook until the gravy thickens.

Taste and add more tamarind paste if needed.

Heat 2 tsp of oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, curry leaves. When mustard seeds start to splutter, add the remaining seasoning ingredients and fry well and pour over the Theeyal

Theeyal is ready to serve.