PAARIKYAAI POOLIKOOTAKARI (BITTER GOURD SIDE DISH)
First, you gotta try and pronounce the name of this dish!!! :-) Bitter gourd is a type of Asian squash (read http://www.foodsubs.com/Squashasian.html), and is NOT my favourite, because, well, it's downright bitter! But there ARE a few people who love this potent veggie, my dad included! Known to have medicinal properties excellent for people with diabetes, there certainly are ways to make this palatable, and my mom knows just how. This is her very own recipe that my dad has wolfed down several times. This recipe has been posted by request for Charishma... hope you like it!
Provided by Anu_N
Categories Melons
Time 35m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Head oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add mustard seeds and urad dal.
- When the mustard starts to sputter, add the sliced gourd, turmeric powder and salt and saute on a low flame for about 10 minutes.
- Add the water that the tamarind was soaked in, sambar powder (or curry powder) and jaggery.
- Cover and cook on a low flame for about 10 minutes; then check if the karela has been cooked; if not, add an additional 1/4 cup water, cover and cook until all the water has been absorbed.
- Remove from flame and serve hot with rice and sambar, or chappatis.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 2.2, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 6.3, Protein 0.7
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Hasi Fatema
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The bitter gourd was cooked perfectly and the dish was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
CHRISTOPHER FRITZ
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The bitter gourd was cooked perfectly and the dish was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Daniel Wilson
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect with this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised! The bitter gourd was cooked perfectly and the dish was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Sydney
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The bitter gourd was cooked perfectly and the dish was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Felix Gomez
[email protected]The recipe was clear and easy to follow, and the dish turned out delicious! I will definitely be making this again.
Nikas Chichikoshvili
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I would definitely make it again.
Manandi Senkoto
[email protected]This was my first time cooking bitter gourd and I was pleasantly surprised! The dish was very flavorful and the bitter gourd was not as bitter as I thought it would be.
Vigilance Sisya
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit! It's a great way to use up bitter gourd and it's also very healthy.
Brenda McGuire
[email protected]This dish was a bit too bitter for my taste, but I think that's just a matter of personal preference. The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out looking just like the picture.
Okecha Robin Patrick
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of bitter gourd, but this recipe was amazing! The bitterness was perfectly balanced by the other ingredients, and the dish was very flavorful.
Amna Ahmad
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy-to-make side dish! The bitter gourd was cooked perfectly and had a great flavor.