What is Pavakka?
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Bitter Gourd (Pavakka in Malayalam or Karela in Hindi).
What is the English name of Pavakka?
Bitter gourd
| English | Hindi | Malayalam |
|---|---|---|
| Beetroot | Chukandar – चुकंदर | Beetroot |
| Bell Pepper (Capsicum) | Shimla mirch – शिमला मिर्च | Kuda mulagu |
| Bitter gourd | Karela – करेला | Pavakka |
| Bottlegourd | Lauki – लौकी or Ghia | Churakka |
How does bitter gourd taste?
Bitter gourd, or karela, is one veggie that is quite talked about for its distinct taste and flavour. It has a bitter taste and most people don’t relish the same. However, there is no denying the fact that bitter gourd is a powerhouse of various essential vitamins and minerals.
What is the English name of Kovakka?
Kovakka / Kovakkai / Ivy Gourd.
What is Tori vegetable called in English?
Ridged Gourd
Ridged Gourd.
How do you prepare bitter melon?
To prepare the bitter melon, cut in half lengthwise. Remove and discard the seeds using a small metal spoon. Cut on the diagonal into 1/4-inch slices. Degorge the bitter melon by sprinkling salt over the slices and placing them in a colander to drain for 15 minutes.
How do you make bitter gourd taste better?
Tips To Reduce Bitterness from Karela
- Scrape Off the Rough/Rugged Surface.
- Remove the Seeds.
- Rub With Salt.
- Soak in Diluted Yoghurt.
- Soak in Tamarind Juice.
- Add Jaggery or Sugar.
- Cook Along With a Neutralizing Vegetable.
- Boil in Salt Water.
What is Kovakka in Malayalam?
• October 8, 2019. Loading… English : Ivy gourd. Tamil : Kovaikkai. Malayalam : Kovaykka.
Is Tori and zucchini same?
Turai is also known as ridge gourd and similar to zucchini. Turai is outer skin is bright green in color and inside white pulp and white seeds embedded within in a spongy flesh. Turai is a nutritious, low in calories and versatile vegetable.
What is Loki vegetable?
And bottle gourd, commonly known as lauki, is a vegetable with many health benefits. It is known by different names such as white-flowered gourd, calabash, New Guinea bean, Tasmania bean and long melon.
What is the best way to eat bitter melon?
Bitter melon has a sharp flavor that works well in many dishes. To prepare it, start by washing the fruit and cutting it lengthwise. Then use a utensil to scoop out the seeds from the center, and cut the fruit into thin slices. Bitter melon can be enjoyed raw or cooked in various recipes.
How do you use Indian bitter melon?
Cooked more like a vegetable than a fruit, bitter melon is a common ingredient in Indian stews and curries, Japanese and Chinese stir-fries, sauteed Filipino dishes and fried snacks. It also can be hollowed out and stuffed with ground meat and spices like squash, be steamed or pan-fried.