Pavakka mezhukkupuratti
Pavakka is very healthy vegetable, especially for diabetic patients.. I love the taste of pavakka and we make this very often.
Ingredients
- 2 Bitter gourd, thinly slices (about 2-2.5 cups)
- 1 Onion
- 2 Green chilli
- 8 Shallots
- 1 tsp Crushed chilli
- Salt
- 2 tbsp Coconut Oil
- Curry leaves
- Tamarind water
Instructions
- Cut onion in to thin slices
- Cut green chilies, adjust the quantity to your spiciness
- Crush or chop 8-10 shallots
- Clean and slice bitter gourd into thin pieces.
- (Optional) Keep them in tamarind water for 20 minutes .Wash and drain them in to strainer very well.
- Heat oil and add onion, curry leaves, and green chili.
- Add salt. Saute for 1 minute over medium heat.
- Then add shallots and saute till translucent.
- Then add crushed chilli and saute till raw smell is gone. If you don’t have crushed chili flakes then add chili powder. Adjust the spice level to your taste.
- Optional: If you like you can add little tamarind water or lemon juice and pinch of jaggery.
- Now add bitter gourd and mix well.
- Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 10 minutes in medium flame, stirring occasionally. Don’t forget to stir otherwise the bottom get burned.
- Then open the Pan and roast bitter gourd until crisp.
- Now the bitter gourd stir fry is ready to serve with rice!!
Notes
The amount of oil can be adjusted to your preference. When you add more oil it taste good but it is not good for your health. If you are health conscious then reduce the oil. Coconut oil is best for all traditional kerala recipes.