Pavakka/Bitter Gourd Thoran

Ingredients:

Bitter gourd - 1
Onion - 1
Turmeric powder -1/4tsp
Green chilli - 2
Coconut oil - 1tbsp
Grated coconut - 1/2 cup
Mustard - 1/2tsp
Curry leaves
Salt

Method:

1. Chop the cleaned bitter gourd and onion.
2. In a pan heat oil and splutter mustard and curry leaves.
3. Add finely chopped bitter gourd , onion,turmeric powder,salt and green chillies.
4.sprinkle 2tbsp of water .cover and cook it on medium heat.
5. add grated coconut and mix well.
6.Serve with rice.

Comments

  1. PriyaJune 9, 2010 at 1:02 AM

    Such a delicious and beautiful thoran..looks super!

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  2. Aruna ManikandanJune 9, 2010 at 1:37 AM

    looks healthy and delicious :-)

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  3. Sushma MallyaJune 9, 2010 at 1:57 AM

    Simple and nice...

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  4. PariJune 9, 2010 at 4:13 AM

    A quick one to try Sree.

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  5. Kairali sistersJune 9, 2010 at 6:45 AM

    Hmm, Beautiful thoran Sree..Looks delish!!!

    Love
    Kairali sisters

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  6. VrindaJune 9, 2010 at 9:59 AM

    Welcome back Sree... So hows Malaysia? waiting for some special recipes from there. Nice thoran,my fav with rice

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  7. Cooking Blog IndexerJune 9, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    ummm pavakka thoran..the bitter the better...

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  8. BabliJune 9, 2010 at 11:33 AM

    I usually prepare pawaka fry but never prepared thoran. Very nice and interesting recipe. Looks wonderful and good for health.

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  9. JayJune 10, 2010 at 3:11 AM

    Hy sree ,
    First time here...Beautiful collection of recipes you have in this awesome space. Glad to follow u.
    Nice recipe with cute clicks.
    Do drop in at my blog sometime.

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  10. vineethaJune 10, 2010 at 9:59 AM

    I dont like this pavakka but he likes it..Njan undakki kodukarilla :)

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  11. 佩GailBohanan1蓉June 11, 2010 at 9:11 AM

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  12. Sarah NaveenJune 14, 2010 at 7:03 AM

    enet fav annu pavakka....looks so yummy!!!

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