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, ½ cup Small Onion (Shallots), 2 tbsp Oil, 2 tbsp Peanuts, 1 tbsp Jaggery, 1 tsp Urad Dal (split), 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.

Pavakkai VaruvalCook

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 Oil; 1 tsp Urad Dal (split); 1 tsp Cumin; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 3 cloves Garlic, Crushed; ½ cup Small Onion (Shallots), Thinly Sliced; 2 cup Bitter Gourd, Slices; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ¾ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ¼ tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Peanuts, Crushed; 10 - 15 Curry leaves, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Jaggery

30 min
medium
Serves 2

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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3 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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

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

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

2 people

Oil2 tbsp
Urad Dal (split)1 tsp
Cumin1 tsp
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Garlic, Crushed3 cloves
Small Onion (Shallots), Thinly Sliced½ cup
Bitter Gourd, Slices2 cup
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Red Chilli Powder¾ tsp
Salt¼ tsp
Peanuts, Crushed2 tbsp
Curry leaves, Finely Chopped10 - 15
Jaggery1 tbsp

Contains: groundnut.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
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.
OilUrad Dal (split)CuminCurry 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.
Bitter GourdTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderSalt
3
Finally, add the crushed peanuts, chopped curry leaves, and mix.
PeanutsCurry leavesJaggery

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, ½ cup Small Onion (Shallots), 2 tbsp Oil, 2 tbsp Peanuts, 1 tbsp Jaggery, 1 tsp Urad Dal (split), 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.