Pavakka Mezhukkupuratti/ Bittergourd Stir Fry

Ingredients

Bitter Gourd/ Paavakka: 3

Onion: 1 medium

Green Chilli: 3

Salt: needed

Coconut oil: 3 tbsp

Method of Preparation

Cut the bitter gourd into small thin pieces. If it is big one, split and cut into pieces.

In a bowl add bitter gourd pieces, salt and enough water.

Cook till the bitter gourd is half cooked and drain the balance water and keep aside.

Take a wide pan, heat oil add chopped onion and green chilli.

Sauté for a while and add the cooked bitter gourd.

Keep in very low flame, stir frequently.

And let it be there in low flame for about 30-45 minutes.

So that the bitter taste would be less and it will be slight crispy.

Tip: Do not overcook bitter gourd. Should put in low flame n cook for long time.