- Pavakka - 1 medium
- Coconut - 1 cup
- Chilli Powder - 1 desert spoon
Coriander Powder - 1 desert spoon
Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Pepper - 2
Fenugreek - a pinch
Mustard seeds - a pinch - Small Onion - 4
Ginger - 1 desert spoon
Garlic - 1 desert spoon
Green chilli - 1,2 - Tamarind - size of a small lemon
- Salt
Coconut oil
Fry the coconut till it becomes golden brown. Add the number 3 ingredients and continue frying till it becomes dark brown. Make sure that it doesnt get burnt. Once this is cool, grind it without water. Add some water to the ground mix & stir well. Keep it aside.Soak tamarind in 1 tablesppon water. Steam pavakka, with number 4 ingredients till it becomes soft ( You can also microwave it for 4 minutes). Heat oil in a pan & saute the steamed pavakka for 5 minutes. Add the tamarind along with its pulp. When it starts boiling add the ground coconut mix. Let it boil. Garnish with fried small onions & curry leaves.






I like this dish… its really healthy stuff. Though some might not be able to savour the taste.
hai maria
i tried out this recipe, and it came out very well…
Thanks dear, for trying it out. Please try the other dishes also
hi maria,looked thru u re blog…looks really yummy..tried out the caramelpudding…..nice……..was going thru the photos on the blog….saw a fish curry and a veg fry…but didnt c it on the list ….how do iaccess it?oh…by the way,iused tob in bahrain b4…lovelyplace,allae,miss it very much.