Pavakkai Thokku / Bitter Gourd Gravy

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 Course: Sidedish 

Cuisine: Indian 

Author: Nivetha Jagadeesh 

Introduction about pavakkai gravy:

Pavakkai, also known as bitter gourd or bitter melon, is a nutritious vegetable packed with vitamins, minerals, and fibre. Here are its main health benefits.Pavakkai contains compounds being studied for their effects on blood glucose, but it is not a replacement for diabetes medicine and it's help to control blood sugar level. It's fibre helps support healthy bowel movements.

Supports immunity: It contains vitamin C, which helps the immune system function normally. It is low in calories and can be part of a balanced diet.

Supports healthy skin: Its nutrients, including vitamin C, contribute to normal skin health.


Pavakkai thokku 


Ingredients for making pavakkai thokku:

  1. 250 gm bitter gourd (pavakkai), finely chopped
  2. 2 onions, finely chopped
  3. 2 tomatoes, chopped
  4. 2 tbsp gingelly oil
  5. 1 tsp mustard seeds
  6. ½ tsp fenugreek seeds
  7. ¼ tsp turmeric powder
  8. 2 tsp red chilli powder
  9. 2 tsp coriander powder
  10. Small lemon-sized ball of tamarind
  11. A few curry leaves
  12. Salt to taste
  13. Water as needed

Preparation Method for pavakai thokku:

  1. Wash the bitter gourd thoroughly and cut it into small pieces.
  2. Soak the tamarind in warm water and extract the juice.keep it aside.
  3. Heat gingelly oil in a pan then add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, and curry leaves.
  4. Now add the chopped onions and saute for few minutes until they become soft.
  5. Add the tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy.
  6. Add the chopped bitter gourd, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
  7. Pour in the tamarind extract and cook on medium heat until the bitter gourd becomes tender.
  8. Continue cooking until the mixture thickens and the oil begins to separate.
  9. Turn off the heat and allow the thokku to cool slightly.
My Tips:
  1.  Cooking the thokku slowly in gingelly oil helps develop a rich flavour. Store leftovers in a clean, airtight container in the refrigerator.
  2. If you take diabetes medicines, eating large amounts of pavakkai or drinking its juice may lower blood sugar too much.
  3. Eating it cooked as part of your regular meals is generally preferable to taking concentrated extracts or large amounts of juice. 
  4. You can also add ginger garlic paste and slit green chilli in thokku.


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