How long does Pavakkai Varuval take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Pavakkai Varuval serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Pavakkai Varuval vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Pavakkai Varuval spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Pavakkai Varuval?

2 cup Bitter Gourd, 0.50 cup Small Onion (Shallots), 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil, 1 tbsp Jaggery, 2 tbsp Peanuts, 1 tsp Cumin, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Pavakkai Varuval?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Pavakkai Varuval?

About 299 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Pavakkai Varuval

Name: Pavakkai Varuval
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Urad Dal (split); 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 3 cloves Garlic, Crushed; 0.50 cup Small Onion (Shallots), Thinly Sliced; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ¾ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ¼ tsp Salt; 2 cup Bitter Gourd, Slices; 1 tbsp Jaggery; 10 - 15 Curry leaves, Finely Chopped; 2 tbsp Peanuts, Crushed

Also known as Bitter Gourd Fry · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Dry sides Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total30 min

Prep10 min

Cook20 min

Serves2

Per serving299 cal

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Pavakkai varuval, a Tamil Nadu bitter gourd fry cooked with shallots, garlic and jaggery, tossed with peanuts. Medium-spicy, serves 2, 30 minutes, video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

13 items

Cooking for2 servings

Sunflower Oil2 tbsp
Cumin1 tsp
Urad Dal (split)1 tsp
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Garlic, Crushed3 cloves
Small Onion (Shallots), Thinly Sliced0.50 cup
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Red Chilli Powder¾ tsp
Salt¼ tsp
Bitter Gourd, Slices2 cup
Jaggery1 tbsp
Curry leaves, Finely Chopped10 - 15
Peanuts, Crushed2 tbsp

Contains: groundnut.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 2
Energy	299kcal	598kcal
Protein	6g	12g
Carbohydrate	24g	47g
Fat	22g	43g
Fibre	5.8g	12g
Sugar	10g	20g

Method

1
Heat oil in a pan and add the split urad dal, cumin seeds and curry leaves. Saute until brown. Add the garlic and shallots and saute until golden brown.
Sunflower OilCuminUrad Dal (split)Curry leavesGarlicSmall Onion (Shallots)
2
Add the bitter gourd, powdered spices, salt, and jaggery. Continue to saute stirring constantly, on a high flame until it turns dry and crispy.
Turmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderSaltBitter Gourd
3
Finally, add the crushed peanuts, chopped curry leaves, and mix.
JaggeryCurry leavesPeanuts

Before you start

How long does Pavakkai Varuval take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Pavakkai Varuval serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Pavakkai Varuval vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Pavakkai Varuval spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Pavakkai Varuval?: 2 cup Bitter Gourd, 0.50 cup Small Onion (Shallots), 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil, 1 tbsp Jaggery, 2 tbsp Peanuts, 1 tsp Cumin, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Pavakkai Varuval?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Pavakkai Varuval?: About 299 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.