Bitter Gourd Masiyal — பாகற்காய் மசியல்
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Bitter Gourd Masiyal

பாகற்காய் மசியல்

40 mins Serves 5 Medium Chef Ramanathan Chennai 4.7 (299)

A mild coconut-ground kootu with bitter gourd masiyal — comfort food that balances a spicy kuzhambu on the same plate.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 1

    Cook the moong dal until soft but not mushy.

    Bitter Gourd Masiyal step 1
  2. 2

    Cook bitter gourd masiyal with turmeric and salt in just enough water.

    Bitter Gourd Masiyal step 2
  3. 3

    Grind coconut, cumin and green chillies to a smooth paste and add to the vegetables.

    Bitter Gourd Masiyal step 3
  4. 4

    Add the cooked dal, simmer 5 minutes until everything comes together.

    Bitter Gourd Masiyal step 4
  5. 5

    Temper mustard, urad dal and curry leaves in coconut oil and mix in.

    Bitter Gourd Masiyal step 5

சமையல் குறிப்பு

அரைத்த தேங்காய் விழுதை கடைசியாக சேர்த்து அதிகம் கொதிக்க விடாதீர்கள்.

Add the ground coconut paste last and do not boil hard, or the kootu turns watery.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 491 kcal
  • Protein: 9 g
  • Carbs: 45 g
  • Fat: 22 g

Storage tips

Cool completely, store in a glass or steel container and refrigerate up to 2 days. Reheat on a low flame with a splash of water, never in a hurry.