Pavakkai curry, also known as bitter gourd curry, is a popular South Indian dish made with bitter gourd, onions, tomatoes, and a blend of spices. The bitter gourd is first sliced and then cooked with the onions, tomatoes, and spices until it is soft and well-flavored. It is typically served with rice or roti and is known for its unique flavor and health benefits.
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Hi,
I tried the above recipe. really good and healthy.
but draining the boiled water is ok?
because that water have all nutritions of bitter gourd ?
can we use that water for any other purpose?
or still after draining that boiled water , we get the whole nutrition of bitter gourd?
Hi Anussha,
To remove the bitterness to some extent, we are draining the water. Nutrition loss may be very less only. Still you want to use it for health reasons, you can add bittergourd straight to the curries. But using the drained water in any other dish will make it bitter.
Also what is curry powder,how should jaggery be added by diluting and straining or as powder form
Curry powder is a mix of red chillies, coriander seeds and dal. Check for recipe in the “Masala Powder” section on this site. Jaggery can be added as powder form.