Bitter Gourd Fry / Pavakai Varuval
Cook Time : 20 Min | Servings : 2 Persons
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.
| Ingredients : | |
|---|---|
| Bitter Gourd | 3 nos |
| Oil | 3tsp |
| Sambar Powder | 1 tbsp |
| Salt | as required |
| Ghee | 1 tsp |
Directions:
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Step 1
Cut the bitter gourd into small pieces.
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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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Really unusual recipe, but really nice.
Thanks !!
i’m definitely gonna try this @ home…. i was looking for tasty ways of cooking bitter gourd. Tnx for sharing this
One of my fav’s.