Bitter Gourd Fry / Pavakai Varuval

Posted on Wed, Jun 17, 2009 | 4 Comments | Print Print | Email Email

Cook Time : 20 Min | Servings : 2 Persons

Bitter Gourd Fry / Pavakai Varuval
This is my mom’s specialty recipe. When this is cooked at my home, I don’t even leave any trace in my plate. Ghee along with bitter gourd mixed with white rice really tastes good. Ghee reduces the bitter taste of it little. I bet you would surely like this if you are a fan of bitter gourd. Try it out and let me know.
Bitter Gourd Fry / Pavakai Varuval

Ingredients :
Bitter Gourd 3 nos
Oil 3tsp
Sambar Powder 1 tbsp
Salt as required
Ghee 1 tsp
Directions:
  1. Step 1

    Cut the bitter gourd into small pieces.

  2. Step 2

    In a pan add oil,bitter gourd and salt. Cook this for about 20 min in a medium flame.Stir often and do not fry them crispy. Add Sambar powder, ghee and fry for 5 min in a slow flame.

Tips :
  • Adding Ghee reduces the bitter taste and this tastes really good.
  • Cook them soft it really blends with white rice.

(*) This recipe goes good with Chapathi, Rice. Recipe from My mom’s Kitchen.

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4 Responses to “Bitter Gourd Fry / Pavakai Varuval”

  1. Carla @ Yorkshire Pantry says:

    Really unusual recipe, but really nice.

  2. Ami's Vegetarian says:

    i’m definitely gonna try this @ home…. i was looking for tasty ways of cooking bitter gourd. Tnx for sharing this

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