Pavakkai Pitlai

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This is another bitter gourd dish that is regularly cooked at home. It has the perfect balance of the bitterness of bitter gourd, tanginess from the tamarind, spicy from the spice paste that is used. Preparation is just like Araichivitta Sambhar.
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE SPICE PASTE
Bengal gram dal
1tbsp
Coriander seeds
2tsp
Red chillies
4
Pepper
1tsp
Fresh coconut
2tbsp

FOR PITLAI
Bitter gourd(small)
10
Tamarind
1 marble sized
Water
1 cup
Oil
2tsp
Mustard seeds
1tsp
Asafoetida
1/4tsp
Curry leaves
Few
Tuvar dal
ΒΌ cup
Turmeric powder
1/8th tsp
Salt
To Taste

PREPARATION
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