Pavakka Kuzhambu (Kakarakaya/Karela/bitter guard)

You only have 1 Pavakka and you have to make do with that. Who do you? Ha ha! we will make Pavakka kuzhambu :)
Like any other zuzhambu's this is very tasty and requires very less oil. Apparently eating bitter guard is really good for diabetic people.

Ingredients:
Pavakka: 1, chopped in to round slices
Onion: 1 medium, chopped
Tomato: 1 medium, chopped
Curry eaves: 1 tring
Garlic Cloves: 4 big or 8 small
Jaggery: 1 tsp (Optional)
Oil: 1 tbsp

Masala:
Sambar powder: 1 tsp
Coriander powder: 1 tsp
Turmeric powder: 1/8 tsp
Salt: 1 tsp
Tamarind paste: 1 1/2 tsp

Tadka/Seasoning
Mustard seeds: 1 tsp
Fenugreek seeds: 1/8 tsp
Fennel seeds 1 tsp

Method:

• Heat oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds. When they dance, add the fenugreek and fennel seeds followed by curry leaves. Now add the garlic.
• Now add the onions and tomatoes. Roast for a minute and add the bitter guard pieces. 
• Fry until bitter guard is close to being completely cooked.
• While the bitter guard is being fried, take 3 cups of water and mix everything under "Masala".
• Once the bitter guard is close to completing, pour in the masala water and stir.
• Simmer down the flame and let the curry boil until it reduces to 1/3 or until the desired consistency. You can now add the jaggery.

Switch off the stove and enjoy the kuzhambu with hot rice :)

Tip: Usually kuzhambu's give a great taste when cooked in simmer for a long time.