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Pavakkai Vathal (Salted) 100g

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Salted Vathal
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Bitter Gourd Goodness
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🌿 Pavakkai Vathal (பாகற்காய் வத்தல்) – Salted Bitter Gourd Vathal | Dried Bitter Gourd

Bring home the traditional taste of Pavakkai Vathal (பாகற்காய் வத்தல்) from Sri Varaha Foods. This traditional South Indian pantry favourite is made from dried bitter gourd and has a distinctive bitter flavour that adds character to a variety of home-style dishes.

Popular in South Indian cooking, Salted Pavakkai Vathal can be used in vathal kulambu, sambar and other traditional gravies. It can also be fried according to the product instructions and served as a crispy accompaniment to rice-based meals.

✨ Why Choose Sri Varaha Pavakkai Vathal?

  • 🌿 Traditional South Indian Favourite: A familiar ingredient in traditional home-style cooking.

  • 🍲 Perfect for Gravies: Suitable for vathal kulambu and other traditional kuzhambu varieties.

  • 🥣 Versatile in Recipes: Can be added to sambar, kootu and suitable curry preparations.

  • 🔥 Crispy Side Dish: Fry according to the pack instructions for a crisp accompaniment.

  • 🍚 A Classic Meal Companion: Pairs well with curd rice, rasam rice and dal rice.

  • 🏡 Everyday Cooking Essential: A convenient pantry choice for traditional family meals.

  • 🛍️ From Sri Varaha Foods: Traditional South Indian food favourites, carefully packed for your home.

🪔 Bring Home the Taste of Traditional South Indian Cooking

Enjoy the distinctive taste of Pavakkai Vathal in a tangy tamarind gravy or prepare it as a crispy side dish. It is a traditional accompaniment for rice, sambar, rasam and other everyday South Indian meals.

🪔 Authentic South Indian Tradition – From Our Manufacturing to Your Home

At Sri Varaha Foods, we are proud to carry forward the culinary traditions of Tamil Nadu and South India through traditional food products and familiar flavours. As a manufacturer of traditional food products, we focus on traditional taste and careful packing.

  • 🏭 Direct from the Manufacturer: Traditional food products inspired by South Indian culinary heritage.

  • 🌿 Traditional Taste: Familiar flavours for everyday enjoyment.

  • ✨ Packed with Care: Carefully packed to help maintain product quality.

  • 🛍️ From Our Facility to Your Home: Carefully packed orders delivered to customers.

  • ❤️ Our Commitment: Traditional flavours, dependable service and customer satisfaction.

Sri Varaha Foods – Authentic South Indian Flavours, Proudly Made and Packed for Your Home.

📦 Pack size: 100 g

⏳ Shelf life: Please check the product label.

🫙 Storage instructions: Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight. After opening, keep in an airtight container.

🍳 How to Prepare and Serve

  1. 🍲 In Vathal Kulambu: Add Pavakkai Vathal to tamarind-based kuzhambu while cooking, following your recipe.
  2. 🥣 In Sambar and Kootu: Add to suitable recipes to bring its distinctive bitter gourd flavour.
  3. 🔥 As a Crispy Side Dish: Fry according to the product label until crisp, then serve with curd rice, rasam rice or dal rice.
  4. 🌶️ In Stir-Fries: Use in suitable recipes with onions, curry leaves and spices.
  5. 🍚 With Everyday Meals: Serve as an accompaniment to your favourite South Indian lunch or dinner.
  • Dried Pavarkkai
  • Salt
A Crispy Classic Pavakkai Vathal

Pavakkai Vathal (Dried Bitter Gourd) is a traditional South Indian delicacy crafted by sun-drying thin slices of fresh bitter gourd. This natural preservation method enhances its unique, earthy, and slightly bitter flavor while ensuring long-term storage. A beloved ingredient in South Indian cuisine, it beautifully absorbs tangy tamarind and aromatic spices in gravies like vathal kulambu. Whether used in sambar, kootu, stir-fries, or fried crispy as a side dish, Pavakkai Vathal adds rich, nostalgic, authentic taste to every meal—a true pantry essential for traditional flavor lovers!

1. What is Pavakkai Vathal?

It's sun-dried bitter gourd slices, a traditional South Indian ingredient with a unique, slightly bitter taste.

2. How is it made?

Fresh bitter gourd is thinly sliced and naturally sun-dried to preserve its flavor and extend shelf life.

3. Can I fry it as a snack?

Yes! Deep-fry until golden and crispy, then enjoy as a guilt-free snack with tea or buttermilk.

4. Is it healthy to eat?

Yes, bitter gourd is known for its health benefits, and sun-drying preserves its nutritional properties.

5. Is it suitable for daily cooking?

Yes, it's a versatile ingredient that can be incorporated into everyday meals for authentic taste.

Ships directly from our Kallidaikurichi manufacturing facility. Orders are processed and shipped at the earliest, with PAN India delivery available. 

We offer free delivery on orders above ₹899 

Shipping is available with safe, airtight, food-grade packaging designed to retain freshness throughout transit. 

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Venkat
Please mention the recipe especially suitable for old people

Please mention the recipe especially suitable for old people .

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Radhakrishnan
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Anonymous
Crispy and

Crispy and tasty

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Excellent and tasty

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Test is satisfied

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Goodand tasty

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Umamaheswari

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Wonderful

Wonderful taste

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Sriram
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It was good in taste

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PUSHYAMITHRAN
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Product was good.

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Best product Good

Best product Good
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Muthuselvi
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Taste good

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Great taste