Name: Pavakkai Fry | Bitter Gourd Fry | Pavakkai Poriyal
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 medium Bitter gourd (Pavakka); 4 tsp Chilly powder; 1 tsp Turmeric powder; Salt (As reqd); 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder; 3 nos Garlic pods

Pavakkai Fry | Bitter Gourd Fry | Pavakkai Poriyal

Pavakkai Fry is a delicious preparation of Bitter Gourd. Bitter Gourd Fry is a vegetarian dish and you will find the bitter taste almost subdued. But you will have to consume the dish soon after it is fried. The fried crispy crunchy texture should not be lost. Also termed Pavakkai Poriyal, this is a very tasty preparation and very nutritious too. It regulates the blood flow and blood sugar levels. Those having diabetes should be careful while consuming the dish, otherwise their blood sugar levels will be too much lowered. For the healthy general lot, Pavakkai Fry should be consumed at least once a week for a healthy tomorrow. Serve the healthy bitter gourd dish with hot rice or sambar rice. You can explore a well detailed recipe here that can be easily prepared at home.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Cuisine Kerala

Servings people

Ingredients

2 medium Bitter gourd Pavakka
4 tsp Chilly powder
1 tsp Turmeric powder
Salt As reqd
1 tsp Black Pepper Powder
3 nos Garlic pods

Instructions

For preparing the tasty dish, first prepare a smooth paste with the chilly powder, turmeric powder, garlic, salt, black pepper powder and water as required.
:- It should come out as a smooth paste.
Wash the bitter gourd well and drain. Cut them into semi thick slices and place them on a plate and sprinkle with turmeric powder. Keep aside for 1 hr.
Take the bitter gourd pieces and pat dry them and marinate them with the smooth paste. Keep the bitter gourd aside for a few minutes.
Deep fry them in oil to a golden brown crispy, crunchy texture. Serve the fried bitter gourd pieces hot. Otherwise it will not taste great.
:- The paste should be marinated on the bitter gourd like we marinate fish for frying. This is healthy nutritious dish that should be consumed at least once a week.

Notes

You can visit this link for a tasty side dish Banana Flower Egg Poriyal. You can also visit this link for a tasty side dish White Pumpkin Curry.

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Pavakkai Fry | Bitter Gourd Fry | Pavakkai Poriyal