4.6.13

Pavakka Achar (Bitter Gourd Pickle)



Bitter Gourd: 3 kg
Ginger Garlic Paste: 100 gms
Ginger: 1.5 inch sliced
Garlic: 2 pods sliced
Mustard: 1 tbsp
Curry leaves: a few sprigs
Chilly Powder: 10 level tbsp
Turmeric Powder: 1 tsp
Fenugreek Powder: 1 tsp
Asafoetida: 1 tsp
Vinegar: 1 cup
Salt and oil: as needed.






Wash the bittergourd properly and cut in chunks and immerse in salt water.



Slice it into thin strips.



Keep all the other ingredients ready



Fry the bittergourd in oil till brown and slightly crisp


In the same oil, splutter mustard, curry leaves and fry the garlic and ginger.
Add the ginger garlic paste to this and let the raw smell go.




Add the chilly Powder, turmeric Powder, Asafoetida and fenugreek powder and give everything a toss.
Add the fried bitter gourd, salt and the vinegar.
Take off fire



Store it in sterilized bottles



6 comments:

  1. I've never heard of bitter gourd pickle! Will try this! :)http://www.rita-bose-cooking.com/

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  2. wonderful idea for storing when they are for less price in market...am a fan for pavakka...so sure to love this

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  3. Very new to me !! Looks inviting !

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  4. Fingerlicking pickle,seriously droolworthy.

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  5. Begin a Vegertian I have tried all types of kakarakaya recipes but for the first time. I came to know about Bitter gourd pickle. Thank you for showing the Kakarakaya pickle recipe. will try this weekend.

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