Pavakkai Poriyal / Bitter Gourd Poriyal

Bitter Gourd Poriyal

Ingredients

Bitter gourd/ Pavakkai - 2 nos

Oil - 2 tbsp

Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp

Channa Dhal - 1 tbsp

Curry leaves - 1 strand

Chilli powder - 1 tsp

Onion - 1

Salt to taste

Jaggery or Sugar - 1 tsp

Method

1. In a pan, pour oil, and throw mustard seeds in it, Once it splitters, add channa dhal, curry leaves, chopped onions and saute till onions are golden.

2. Then add chopped bitter gourd along with salt and chilli powder and saute for 2 mins.

3. Add water till vegetable get immersed. Add jaggery or sugar and close the lid. Adding jaggery or sugar will reduce the bitterness of the bittergourd.

4. Wait till the bitter gourd gets cooked properly and dry.

5. Serve hot with Rice.