Pavakka Theeyal | Bitter Gourd Theeyal Recipe

Theeyal is one the popular curry from Kerala Cuisine. It is a thick gravy made with tamarind, roasted coconut, shallots and bitter gourd. “Theeyal” means “burnt”. Instead of burnt, the coconut is roasted till its dark brown. Roasted coconut along with asafoetida and curry leaves makes the spice past..