Paavakai thokku

Ingredients

1 medium size bitter gourd

1 big onion

1/2 tomato

10 garlic cloves

10 curry leaves

25 gm of tamarind(soak in water)

1 tsp fenugreek seeds

1 tsp asafoetida powder

2tsp chilli powder

1tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp jaggery

2 tbsp of gingerly oil

salt to taste

Preparation

Soak tamarind in water

Discard the inner seeds and pulp and chop the bitter gourd length wise

Method

Heat oil in a pan

Add fenugreek seeds and asafoetida.

Next add onion garlic and curry leaves.

Fry until the onions become translucent

Next add finely chopped tomato, bitter gourd and turmeric powder

Open fry on low heat until oil separates from the mixture

Once the bitter gourd is tender add tamarind  juice,chilly powder and salt.

Cook further for 10 minutes

Add jaggery and remove from heat

Serve hot with hot rice or roties.