Pavakkai Poriyal Recipe - Karela Ki Sabzi

Step 1: To begin making the Pavakkai Poriyal Recipe, we will first cook the diced bitter gourd (Karela/ Pavakkai) in the pressure cooker for three  whistles along with turmeric powder, salt to taste and 2 tablespoons of water

Step 2: You can also alternatively steam the Pavakkai using a steamer

Step 3: See recipe of how to cook vegetables in a pressure cooker

Step 4: Once the bitter gourd is cooked well; heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan on medium high; add the mustard seeds, and urad dal and saute until the dal becomes golden brown and crisp

Step 5: Once done add the asafoetida and curry leaves and stir for a few seconds

Step 6: Now add the cooked bitter gourd, sambar powder, red chilli powder, dry mango powder and jaggery

Step 7: Stir til the jaggery melts and gets well combined

Step 8: Cover the pan and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the bitter gourd looks well coated with all the ingredients

Step 9: After 3 to 4 minutes stir in the roasted peanuts and chopped coriander leaves

Step 10: Check the salt and spice levels and adjust to suit your taste

Step 11: Turn off the heat and transfer the Pavakkai Poriyal to a serving bowl and serve hot

Step 12: Serve the Pavakkai Poriyal along with Tomato Rasam, Keerai Sambar and Steamed Rice for a comforting weekday meal