Pavakkai Varuval (Bitter Gourd Varuval)
Bitter Gourd is one of the healthiest vegetables known to the world. Its this vegetable, which helps for the proper functioning of all organs of the body. It not only controls Diabetes, but also helps with eyes, skin and weight loss. I used Paluthu pavakkai , which won't be much bitter for this recipe. You can prepare this varuval using any type of pavakkai.. Those small pavakkai from country side is very tasty.
Here is that healthy recipe..
Ingredients: (Recipe for 2)
Pavakkai - 1/4 kg (Bitter Gourd)
Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp
Urad Dal - 1 tsp
Salt - As required
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Chilli Powder - 1/2 tsp
Oil - As required
Curry Leaves - few
Procedure:
- Chop Bitter Gourd finely.
- Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and urad dal.
- When they splutter, add curry leaves and chopped bitter gourd.
- Cover it with a lid and cook in a medium flame.
- When bitter gourd is half done, add salt , turmeric powder and chilli powder.
- Keep on sauteing in between. See to that bitter gourd didn't get burnt.
- Saute till bitter gourd is cooked and crispy.
- Serve it with rice and Kuzhambu of your choice.
