Ingredients:

• Bitter guard                     : 1 no. 
  Tur dal                             : 1/4 cup
  Tamarind                         : 1 small lemon size 
  Mustard seeds                  : 1 tsp
  Cumin seeds                    : a pinch
  Gingelly oil                      : 2 tsp
  Turmeric pdr                    : 1/8 tsp
  Curry leaves                    : 1 sprig
   
  
  
  Roast & Grind :
  
  
• Red chillies                     : 4 nos
• Coriander seeds              : 1 tbsp
• Urad dal                          : 1 tsp
• Chana dal                        : 1 tsp
• Grated coconut                : 1/2 cup
• Pepper corns                    : 1/2 tsp

Method: 

• Cut the bitter guard into small thin pieces.  Heat 1 tsp of oil in a kadai and saute the bitter guard till it changes the colour.  Remove from fire and set aside.
• Soak tamarind in 2 cups of  water for 20 mins and squeeze the juice discarding the pulp. 
• Grind the ingredients under "Roast & grind" to a paste and keep aside.
• Pressure cook the tur dal adding enough water.  Then add the sauteed bitter guard, turmeric pdr, salt and tamarind juice. Cook it for 5 mins and add the ground paste to this, mix well.
•  Boil for two more minutes, check the consistency, should not be too watery. 
• Heat oil in a kadai add mustard seeds, cumin seeds. When it splutters add curry leaves and pour it to the curry.
• Pavakkai  pitla is ready!!  Serve hot with steamed rice!!