Bitter Gourd Poriyal | பாகற்காய் பொரியல் | Pagarkai Poriyal

Ingredients :

Pagarkai / Bitter Gourd - 300 gm (large, sliced) Onion - 1 no (large, chopped) Tomato - 1 no (large, chopped) Red Chili Powder - 1 tsp Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp Mustard Seeds - 1/4 tsp Urad Dal - 1/4 tsp Curry Leaves - 1 stk Oil - 2 tbsp Salt to Taste.

Method :

Steps To Make Bitter Gourd Poriyal : Temper mustard seeds and urad dal in hot oil in a kadai \ frying pan. (Image 1) After splutter add onion and curry leaves, saute for about half a minute. (Image 2) Add tomato and again saute for half a minute. (Image 3) Add bitter gourd / pagarkai and cook for 5min in simmer, stirring frequently. (Image 4)

Add required salt, mix well and again cook for another 5min in simmer, stirring frequently. (Image 5) Add red chili powder and turmeric powder, mix well and again cook for another 5min (+ or -) in simmer or until done, stirring frequently. (Image 6 & 7) Remove from the flame and ready to serve.

Serving Suggestion : Serve with Dal Rice or Sambar Rice.