Pavakkai Puli Kulambu / Spicy Bitter gourd gravy - South Indian Style

This tamarind based bitter gourd gravy is very easy to prepare and tasty too.  I am sure you will not feel the bitterness of this vegetable in this gravy.  This suits well with rice paired with any veg kootu / Poriyal (veg stir fry) and pappad.

Ingredients:

Bitter gourd - 1
Small onion - 10 / Big onion - 1 (chopped)
Tomato - 1 (finely chopped)
Tamarind - 1 big gooseberry size
Red chillipowder - 1 tsp
Corriander powder- 2 tsp
Turmeric powder - ½ tsp

For Grinding:
Coconut - ¼ to ½ cup
Cumin seeds - ½ tsp

For Seasoning:
Fenugreek seeds - ½ tsp

Fennel seeds - ½ tsp
Curry leaves - 1 sprig
Oil - 1 to 2 tbsp (Preferably sesame oil)

Puli kulambu / Brinjal and Drumstick Puli Kulambu

Puli kulambu is a tamarind based south Indian gravy goes well with steamed rice and any simple stir fry / poriyal or kootu!

You can try this recipe using ladies finger or bitter gourd, but I love drumstick and brinjal combination and it taste delicious too.

The recipe which i am sharing here is my mom's special which is one of my favourite.

Do try and give your feedback!