Pazhu Pavakkai Varuval

This is a yummy vegetable and it looks like mini jack fruit. It tastes like bitter gourd. I think this is the season because I can see this veggie in every store in Madurai.

Ingredients:


Pazhu pavakkai-250gm
Small Onions-15nos
Curry leaves-5
Sambar powder-1tsp
Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
Salt- to taste
Till oil-3tbs
Mustard and urad dhal-1tsp


Procedure:


1. Heat oil and add mustard and urad dhal.
2. When splutters add finely chopped onions and curry leaves and saute till golden brown.
3. Add pazhu pavakkai and saute till it becomes tender.
4. Add salt, turmeric and sambar powders and 1/2 cup of water.
5. When it starts boiling bring flame to low and cover the pan and cook until the water is evaporated and the varuval lets out oil.
6. Serve it with hot steamed rice and rasam.