Pavakka Thoran | Kaippakka Thoran | Kerala Bitter gourd with Coconut

Bitter gourd has such a bad reputation, especially among the kiddos. I feel that this is a taste that grows on you as you grow older. I for one love Bitter gourd. In this recipe, we make a Pavakka Thoran. Thoran refers to any dish that is tempered and sauteed along with coconut, a type of stir-fry in Kerala. However, bitter gourd can not just be tossed with the coconut quickly like many other vegetables. Bitter gourd requires slower, attentive cooking to mellow that bitter flavour. Make it in this method, if you are trying to perfect your Pavakka Thoran. Very few ingredients and guaranteed results.

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Pavakka Thoran | Kaippakka Thoran | Kerala Bitter gourd with Coconut

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Recipe Name: Pavakka Thoran | Kaippakka Thoran | Kerala Bitter gourd with Coconut

Recipe Type: Kerala recipes / Vegetarian

Author: Shana c/o Recipes ‘R’ Simple

Prep time: 5 min

Cook time: 20 min

Total time: 25 min

Yield: ( 4-5 servings )

Watch the Video (in Malayalam )or click to read Complete Recipe – Below.

How to make Pavakka Thoran | Kaippakka Thoran Recipe at a glance:

Add all ingredients, specified into a heavy-based pot and cook on medium heat, adding a few ingredients on the way. Constant stirring required for 20 minutes, but otherwise an extremely simple dish.

Ingredients:

500 gms Bitter gourd ( small Indian Variety is preferred for this recipe )
1 1/2 cups fresh grated coconut
4-5 Tbsp green chilli sliced ( use hot or mild chillies according to preference
3 tsp secret ingredient (check out the video or click for recipe page)
1/2 – 3/4 tsp salt
4 -7 large spoons of Coconut oil (As needed)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1 Sprig fresh curry leaves

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Key Ingredients for Pavakka Thoran | Kaippakka Thoran | Kerala Bitter gourd with Coconut: Bitter gourd, Coconut, *Secret Ingredient , Green Chilli, Curry Leaves, Salt, Turmeric, Coconut oil.