Bitter Gourd – Dry Coconut Stir-Fry
- 03
- May
- 2011
Kobbari Kakarkaye: Other Names: Pavakai-Kopparai Varuval. Karela Chukka Nariyal ka Subzi. Kaakarkai Kura. When it comes to cooking, I never complicate (at least intentionally) the procedures! I cook once a day in the evening and pack the same for the next day’s lunch. So, I really take good care and try nothing goofy to ruin […]
Pavakkai Paratha Are you a bitter melon hater? Well, maybe its time to re-consider including it in your diet. As more and more research keeps pointing out that ‘bitter tasting gourds’ does help to keep the blood glucose level low (I mean it will be highly appreciated by type-2 diabetes patients). I would like to […]
Pavakka Thakkali Kuzhambu: Bitter Gourd – Tomato Curry. Kaakarkai Tomato Pulusu. Ingredients: Bitter Gourd 1/2 kiloTomato 1/2 kiloOnion 1 small bulb- gratedGarlic 7-8 pods crushed- pureeCoconut – grated 1/2 cupSaltTurmeric 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonMustard seeds 1/4 spoonAsafoetida 1/4 spoonCumin seeds 1/4 spoonPeppercorns 2Fenugreek seeds 4Curry leaves fewSesame oil 1/4 cup. Method: Dry toast the […]
Stuffed Karela / Stuffed Bitter Gourd
- 22
- June
- 2010
Gutti Kaakarkaye. Pavakka Nirachadhu. Masala Pavakkai. Pavakkai Masala. Ingredients Bitter Gourd/ Bitter Melon – 4-8 Red onions finely chopped 1 large bowl full Tomatoes 4 finely chopped Ginger-garlic paste 1 teaspoon Jaggery/brown sugar 1 gooseberry size Garam masala powder 1/2 spoon Salt Turmeric powder 1/4 spoon Chili powder 1 spoon Coriander powder 1 spoon Cumin […]
Pavakkai Mor Kuzhambu
- 10
- March
- 2008
Bitter Gourd Mor-Kuzhambu: This is my own recipe. I always try too many ways to get-rid of that bitter taste from the bitter-gourd. One such way is leaving them in yogurts! Frying makes it not only crispier but less bitter again. So thought of making ‘mor-kuzhambu’ just the way to make me happy! It turned […]
Pan-Fried Bitter Melon / Pavakkai Varuval
- 23
- February
- 2008
Is “bitter” the forgotten taste? We all know sweet, salt, sour and bitter – where did these go? Do, we really consume bitter? I have become really intrigued by bitters as of late. Whether it be my morning black coffee or my secret treat – dark chocolate…bitter does its role! If you want to enjoy […]
Pavakkai Pakoda / Bitter Gourd Fritters
- 23
- February
- 2008
Pavakkai Pakoda. Karela Pakora. Kaakarkai Pakodi. Crispy Bitter Melon. Bitter Gourd Chips. Ingredients: Bitter gourd – 4 Gram flour 2-4 spoons Rice flour 2-4 spoons Salt Chili powder 1 spoon Oil for deep frying. Method: Thinly slice down bitter gourd into rings. In a wide bowl, add bitter gourd. Sprinkle gram and rice flour. Sprinkle […]
Bitter Gourd Soup – Chinese Style
- 14
- November
- 2007
Bitter Gourd Soup: Folks Remedy: Bitter Gourd/ Bitter melon is a folk remedy for type 2 diabetes! Almost every alternate days…including it in the diet can lower the blood glucose level! Bitter gourd is also treated for stomach/intestine worms! It is an effective cleanser(visceral cleanser)!! It is also beleived that bitter tasting foods(bitter gourd, fenugreek, […]
Karela Karaari
- 14
- November
- 2007
Karela Subzi. Karela Karaari. Bitter Gourd Stir-fry. Pavakkai Poriyal.Ingredients:Bitter Gourd 4 Salt Turmeric powder 1/4 spoon Chili powder 1 spoon Mustard seeds 1/4 spoon Oil few spoons. Method: Chop bitter gourd roughly. Add salt and set aside. After a while…it gathers little water. Squeeze that away. Well…now heat a wok, add oil. Splutter the […]
Pavakkai Kootu
- 14
- November
- 2007
Bitter Gourd Kootu: Ingredients: Bitter Gourd 300 gramsThoor/ Moong/ chana dal 1/4 cupGreen chilies 3 finely choppedOnion 1 finely choppedGarlic 6 cloves choppedGinger 2″ peeled and choppedTomatoes 1-2 fienly choppedSaltTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonChili powder 1/2 spoonMustar seeds 1/4 spoonCumin seeds 1/2 spoonAsafoetida 1/4 spoonCurry leaves fewOil few spoonsCilantro leaves few to garnish. Method: Cook any […]
