Ingredients: Pavakkai 2(medium size) , tamaind lemon size. , salt 3/4 tsp , oil 3 tsp , mustard 1/4 tsp , red chillies 2 (long size cut into 2 pieces) , asafoetida 1/4 tsp , jaggery powder 1/2 tsp
Method:
Cut the pavakkai into small pieces. cook in little water adding 1/4 tsp. salt and a little turmeric powder.Drain the water. Extract juice from tamarind.In a thick vessel pour oil,mustrd seeds. When it pops add red chillies, asaf.then add tamarind juice and remaining salt and jaggery.Cook for 10 min. It need not be very thick.
It can be used as side dish for upma, pongal and curd rice.