Pavakka Achaar (Bitter gourd country pickle)
Ingredients
- 1.1 lb Bitter gourd karcla, cut into thick rounds, seeds removed
- 1 1/2 tsp Fenugreek seeds methi dana
- 1 3/4 floz Sesame til oil
- 10 Green chillies slit into half
- 1 oz Garlic lasan, chopped
- 1 oz Ginger adrak, chopped
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds raj
- 2 sprigs Curry leaves kadhi patta
- 1 tsp Turmeric haldi powder
- 2 tbsp Red chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp Asafoetida hing
- 3/4 cup Salt solution
- 3/4 cup Vinegar sirka
Instructions
- Sun-dry the bitter gourds till they wilt.
- Dry roast 1 tsp fenugreek seeds and powder it.
- Heat the oil in a pan; saute the green chillies, garlic, and ginger for a few minutes. Remove before they are cooked.
- In the same oil, add the remaining fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds, and curry leaves. When they start to crackle, add the powdered fenugreek, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and asafoetida; stir on low heat. Add salt solution, the sauteed ingredients, vinegar, and bitter gourd; mix well.
- Bring the mixture to the boil once or twice and remove before the vegetable gets cooked.
Calories: 116 kcal
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Protein: 4 g
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Sodium: 14448 mg
Potassium: 402 mg
Fiber: 7 g
Sugar: 3 g
Vitamin A: 1197 IU
Vitamin C: 87 mg
Calcium: 135 mg
Iron: 3 mg