9 April 2014

PAVAKKA MEZHUKKUPURATTI / BITTER GOURD STIR FRY





Ingredients

4 nos. Bitter  Gourd (medium sized) 
1 Onion sliced finely 
3 Green chillies slit 
1/4 cup Coconut pieces thinly sliced
1/2 tsp  Turmeric powder 
1 tsp Chilli powder 
2 tbsp water
Salt to taste
2tbsp coconut oil 

Method

Cut the bitter guord into half length wise. Slice along the width of the pieces as thin as you can get.
Place the bittergourd, coconut slices, green chillies, and onions in a bowl. Add turmeric powder and chili powder and salt, mix well. 
Keep the mixture aside for 15 minutes.
Ina frying pan heat 2 tbsp oil. Add the marinated bitter guord mixture and stir well.
Reduce the heat and cover the pan with a lid.
Add 2 tbsp water and cook on low flame. 
The spicy bitter gourd stir fry goes best with rice and a light gravy. 
I love it the best with rice and plain yogurt.

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