Tasty Kerala Style Bitter Gourd Stir Fry – Pavakka Mezhukkupuratti

Ingredients

• Bitter gourd – 1 kg .
• Onion – 2 nos.
• Green chilli – 3 to 4 nos.
• Coconut pieces- 1/2 cup.
• Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
• Salt – 1 or 2 tsp
• Oil – 4 to 5 tbsp

Method

• Firstly, we have to wash the bitter gourd and set it aside.
• Then cut the bitter gourd and remove the seeds.
• Then chop it into thin length wise pieces and set aside.
• After that, chop the onion and set it aside.
• Then, slice the coconut into thin slices and set aside.
• Then cut the green chilli and set it aside.
• Heat oil in a pan, add the chopped coconut pieces, and saute them well.
• Then add the chopped bitter gourd, green chilli, and chopped onion.
• Then add turmeric powder and salt.
• Saute them well for a few minutes.
• Cover and cook them well.
• Remove the lid and combine them well.
• Saute and fry till they become a light golden brown.
• Remove it from the fire and set it aside.
• Serve the tasty bitter gourd fry with meals.