Bittergourd Thokku/Pagarkai Thokku

Bittergourd Thokku/Pagarkai Thokku

Bittergourd thokku /Pagarkai thokku is a flavorful curry that even haters ofbitter gourd would not hesitate to have.The curry has a nice combination tangy/sweet &spice flavors that actually camouflages the bitterness of the bitter gourd.

Ingredients:

Bitter gourd                   -4
Tomato                          -3 finely chopped
Shallots                          -2 tbsp
Oil                                 -3 tbsp
Salt                                -to taste
Chili powder                 -2 tsp
Grated Jaggery              -1 tsp
Tamarind juice               -1/4 cup

To Roast and Grind:

rice                                -1 tsp
toor dhal                        -1 tsp
cumin seeds                   -1/2 tsp

Preparation Time:10 min
Cooking Time     : 20 min

Method:

• Dry roast Rice, Toor dhal and cumin seeds until nice aroma comes.Then blend it into a fine powder.

• Cut the edges and discard. Scrape off the skin and remove the seeds.Chop it into cubes.
• In a pan heat oil and fry the cubed bitter gourd and salt .Fry until tender.

• Add the chopped shallots and turmeric.

• Saute for a minute.Add the finely chopped tomatoes and chili powder.

• Cook until mushy and add the tamarind juice.

• When the gravy thickens add the ground powder and  jaggery.

• Cook until oil oozes out.

                                   

• Serve with Rice.

Serves   3