Thursday, August 18, 2011

Pavakka-Parippu Thoran


Ingredients:
Bittergourd/Pavakka chopped: 1cup
Toor dhal: 1/4 cup
Turmeric powder: 1tsp
Green chili chopped: 2-3 nos
Salt: to taste
Sliced shallots: 4-5 nos
Curry leaves: few
Grated coconut: 1/2 cup
Oil – 2 tbsp

Method:
Cook dhal with water, 1/2 turmeric powder and salt, keep it aside. Combine bittergourd, 1/2 tsp tumeric powder, green chilli and grated coconut with your hands. Heat oil in a pan, splutter mustard seeds, add curry leaves and shallots, saute well . Add the preapred bittergourd mix, saute well. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Remove lid and add the cooked dhal, Saute well and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Serve with rice.

15 comments:

  1. Loved this preparation , i'm bookmarking this one

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  2. Yummy thoran....Nice presentation..

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  3. Never liked bittergourd, but ur recipe looks interesting and very appetizing.

    Aaha Oho

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  4. Ethuvere try chetitilla..adipoli combo

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  5. never made thoran with pavakka..its always mezhukkupuratti. I should try making this, maybe the parippu takes away a little bitterness from the pavakka.

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  6. Wow that looks absolutely tempting thoran. gorgeous pictures that make anyone drooooooooooool.

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  7. Wowww... looks so so so delicious.. inviting pictures dear. .thanks for sharing :)
    Indian Cuisine

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  8. wow..that is a healthy one..nice clicks too.

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  9. A healthy dish!!! Bookmarked!!!
    Prathima Rao
    Prats Corner

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  10. its sure a great combo, such a healthy dish..very delicious too..

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  11. Healthy thoran,thanks for sharing..

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