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Pavakka Inji Achar/ Bitter gourd Ginger Pickle



Pavakka Inji Achar/ Bitter gourd Ginger Pickle


Those who love pickle will surely find this recipe interesting. It is a bitter gourd and ginger pickle. The flavor of ginger,the slight bitterness of the bitter gourd and a little sweetness from jaggery will surely make this a hit..give this recipe a try...

Ingredients

Bitter gourd sliced- 2 cup
Ginger thinly sliced- 3/4 cup
Garlic cloves-8
Green Chilly- 4
Mustard seeds- 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder- 1/3 tsp
Chilly powder- 2 1/2 tsp
Fenugreek powder- 3/4 tsp
Asafoetida- 1/2 tsp
Vinegar- 3 tbs
Oil- 1/3 cup
Jaggery powdered- 2 tbs
Curry leaves-2 springs


Cut bitter gourd into thin slices and mix in turmeric powder and tsp of salt and keep aside for one hour. After one hour squeeze out the excess water and keep aside.
Slice ginger into thin strips and keep aside. Heat 1/3 cup of oil in a pan and add ginger and fry till it is golden brown and slightly crispy. Add the bitter gourd and saute till it becomes soft. Drain both ginger and bitter gourd and keep aside.
In the same oil add mustard seeds and allow to splutter. Next add garlic, chilly, curry leaves and fry for a minute. Keep the flame low and add the powders along with salt and when a slight roasted flavor comes add the fried bitter gourd, ginger and jaggery and mix well.Switch off the flame and add vinegar and allow to cool off completely . Store in air tight jars.

Try this..
Hope you will all enjoy.
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  1. aipiSeptember 6, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Suja , I am a big karela lover but never had it in the pickle form and your pics are making me drool :)
    USMasala

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  2. KalyaniSeptember 6, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    VEry new recipe and innovative ..... Healthy pickle .... Thanks for sharing ....

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  3. SwathiSeptember 6, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Adipoli achar onam thinu achar unnu undakila njan.

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  4. TorviewtorontoSeptember 6, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    delicious looking pickle wonderfully done

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  5. Hamaree RasoiSeptember 6, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    You have made a delicious looking karela achar. Thanks for sharing this unique recipe.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  6. Indian KhanaSeptember 6, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    That's looks so perfect ....nice colour

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  7. MélangeSeptember 6, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Wow..unbeatable pickle.I loved the combo and presentation.Will try this Suja.Thanks.

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  8. Rumana RawatSeptember 6, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Such a delicious looking pickle:)

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  9. PushpaSeptember 6, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    I love bitter gourd this pickle looks delicious.

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  10. UnknownSeptember 6, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Awesome combination..looks tongue tickling

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  11. LifewithspicesSeptember 6, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Wow too good..with bittergourd too good..

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  12. PremaSeptember 6, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    wow tempting pickle and healthy too...luks delicious...

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  13. UnknownSeptember 7, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    Very tempting achar. I love this.

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  14. Priya SureshSeptember 7, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    FIngerlicking achar,looks wonderful..

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  15. Kaveri VenkateshSeptember 7, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    I like experimenting with pavakkai...this looks delicious...will try it out

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  16. Madhura ManojSeptember 7, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    Never had karela pickle.Nice colour..Beautiful clicks..

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  17. JulieSeptember 7, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    lovely recipe of pavakka pickle..fingerlicking one!!!!!!!

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  18. UnknownSeptember 7, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    seriously mouth watering. my favorite combination too. wud love to have with curd rice immediately.

    Cheers,
    Uma

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  19. RamyaSeptember 7, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    yummy pickle...

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  20. KrithisKitchenSeptember 7, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Droolworthy recipe!
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  21. RevaSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Pickle with karela..Simply superb:)
    Reva

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  22. Prathima RaoSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Wow..This pickle looks finger licking good!! Irresistible :))
    Prathima Rao
    Prats Corner

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  23. Prathima ShivrajSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Vow, I am searching for this pickel from long back, loved your version, bookmarked it.

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  24. Reshmi MaheshSeptember 7, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Wow...looks irresistible...yummy

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  25. NehaSeptember 7, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Never had a karela pickle.....Looks so yum

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  26. Jaisy JamesSeptember 7, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    photo kandittu kothi akunnu superb click

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  27. UnknownSeptember 7, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Very new to me.. Bookmarked it..

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  28. NithaSeptember 7, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    nalla combination...

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  29. ElaichiiSeptember 7, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    great combo of pavakkai and inji!

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  30. DeeptiSeptember 7, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    loved that wonderful combination

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  31. vandana rajeshSeptember 7, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    Delicious pickle. Nice pics..so tempting. A very happy Onam to you and family.

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  32. AnuSeptember 8, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    looks so delicious..like the taste..

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  33. notyet100September 8, 2011 at 4:38 AM

    Wow will try this,..:)

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  34. ChitraKrishnaSeptember 8, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Simply mouthwatering! perfect for hot parathas...

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  35. chitraj.hegdeSeptember 8, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    nice and lovely presented pickle...i never prepared pickle from bittergourd..must b very yummy..

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  36. Sensible VegetarianSeptember 8, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Mouth watering pickle looks picture perfect.

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  37. Treat and TrickSeptember 8, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    By reading the recipe makes me want to taste the now, tempting!

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  38. Gopika RamSeptember 8, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    This sounds like a tangy and yummy achaar :D Yumm

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  39. divyaSeptember 8, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Awesome combination..looks tongue tickling

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  40. AminaSeptember 8, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    My first visit to your blog... Its great... Have become your follower too... The pickle looks delicious..

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  41. Sobha ShyamSeptember 9, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Wishing u n ur family a very Happy Onam..achar looks superb,adipoli combo, kothiyavunu Suja :)

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  42. Jayanthy KumaranSeptember 9, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    love d tangy taste..:P
    Tasty Appetite

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  43. cookingvarietiesSeptember 11, 2011 at 4:38 AM

    hi suja, wow ! for those like me, who love pickles will surely like your bitter gourd ginger recipe- i can tell from the color..yum yum
    i think this will make a great appetizer with rice

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  44. munchmunchcrunchcrunchSeptember 11, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    This is a new recipe...thanks for sharing

    First time here...nice blog, following you now

    -Aarthi @munchmunchcrunchcrunch
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  45. JulieSeptember 11, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Happy Onam !! There are some cute triple awards waiting for you at my space, pls collect them dear..:-)

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  46. RaksSeptember 12, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    My hubby would love this,nice pickle recipe!

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  47. UnknownSeptember 13, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    Suja, my mouth is watering :) Super post!!!

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  48. JishasKitchenSeptember 14, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    wow..yum yum....kurachu kanjiyum koode undengil kushaalaayi....

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  49. NishaSeptember 19, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    I'm going to try this one soon . Loved it

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  50. Suja ManojSeptember 21, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Thanks all for the sweet comments:)

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