PAARIKYAAI POOLIKOOTAKARI (BITTER GOURD SIDE DISH)

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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

2 teaspoons oil
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon Urad Dal (split skinned black gram)
250 g bitter melons, remove seeds and cut into rings (karela)
1/8 teaspoon turmeric
salt
2 tablespoons tamarind pulp, soaked in 1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon sambhar powder or 1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon palm sugar or 1 teaspoon raw sugar (I suppose you could try this with regular white sugar as well)

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

Leonard Ruwansilu
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Joy Thompson
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I can't wait to try this recipe again soon.


John Baket
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This dish is a good source of vitamins and minerals.


Kim Barnett
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Muhi Mctominay
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This recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves bitter gourd.


Hassan Yakubu
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great make-ahead dish too.


Chidera Prisca
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover bitter gourd.


Koruna Pramanik
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook bitter gourd, and this recipe definitely delivered.


Israfil hossen
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. It was the perfect side dish for our spicy chicken curry.


Julius Dwams
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This recipe is well-written and easy to follow.


stupid
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I'm not usually a fan of bitter gourd, but this recipe changed my mind. The coconut and tamarind really mellowed out the bitterness.


Saad Saad
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Ramesh Thakur
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This paarikyaai poolikootakari recipe is an absolute keeper! The bitterness of the bitter gourd was perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the coconut and the tanginess of the tamarind. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out even better than