Pavakka Theeyal
special paavaka recepie..
Pavakka Theeyal
1.Pavakka – 1 medium
2.Coconut – 1 cup
3.Chilli Powder – 1 desert spoon
Coriander Powder – 1 desert spoon
Turmeric powder – 1/2 teaspoon
Pepper – 2
Fenugreek – a pinch
Mustard seeds – a pinch
4.Small Onion – 4
Ginger – 1 desert spoon
Garlic – 1 desert spoon
Green chilli – 1,2
5.Tamarind – size of a small lemon
6.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.
In my home i like Pavakka .....but other ignore. As only i like they do not make very frequently. Now i know how to prepare the dish through Nayana receipes. People do not how important it is for us as regards Pavakka . So today on in the comming we i will try preparing the Pavakka Theeyal. I will give the feedback after i task it.