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Bitter Gourd Stir Fry Recipe | Pavakai Fry | Bitter Gourd Poriyal

Last Updated On: May 27, 2020 by Sowmya Venkatachalam

Bittergourd Stir Fry Recipe | Pavakkai Vathakal | Bittergourd Poriyal
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Not many people like to consume Bitter gourd (Pakarkaaai) due to its bitterness. But if it is cooked properly then we will fall in love to eat bitter gourd. We can use Bitter Gourd to make many delectable recipes. In Tamil Nadu, we use bitter gourd to make poriyal,  Theeyal and pitlai, chips, cutlet and many more interesting recipes. Adding a little tamarind or lemon juice brings down the bitterness and the spices will balance it making bitter gourd recipes much more appetizing. This Pavakkai Fry is a very delicious poriyal that goes well with most of the South Indian Main courses especially Mor Kuzhambu, Thengai Aracha Kuzhambu, Thengai Thogayal, Rasam and many more dishes.

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    • Benefits of Bitter Gourd:
    • You may want to try:
    • Recipe Card for Bittergourd Stir Fry Recipe | Pavakkai Vathakkal | Pavakkai Fry:
  • Bitter Gourd Stir Fry | Pavakkai Poriyal | Karela Ki Sabzi | Pavakkai Fry
        • Equipments Needed
    • Ingredients
      • For Tempering
    • Instructions 
      • Preparation
      • Tempering Process
      • Making Poriyal
    • Video
    • Notes
    • Nutritional Info
    • INSTRUCTIONS
      • PREPARATION
      • TEMPERING PROCESS
      • MAKING PORIYAL

Benefits of Bitter Gourd:

Bitter gourd has lot of medicinal properties and it is very good for health. It is essential that you consume bitter gourd atleast twice a month. Bitter gourd contains vitamin A, B1, B2, and C. It also contains minerals like calcium, phosphorous, iron, copper and potassium. From the ayurvedic perspective, bitter gourd is excellent for balancing Kapha. It helps purify blood tissue, enhances digestion, and stimulates the liver. Try this Bittergourd Stir Fry recipe and your family will like it.

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Recipe Card for Bittergourd Stir Fry Recipe | Pavakkai Vathakkal | Pavakkai Fry:

Bittergourd Stir Fry Recipe | Pavakkai Vathakal | Bittergourd Poriyal
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Bitter Gourd Stir Fry | Pavakkai Poriyal | Karela Ki Sabzi | Pavakkai Fry

Course: Poriyal Varieties (South Indian Curries)
Cuisine: Indian, South Indian, Tamil Nadu
Equipments Needed
  • Heavy Bottomed Pan
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 40kcal
Author: Sowmya Venkatachalam
Bitter Gourd Stir Fry is a very tasty and healthy poriyal variety. Stir-frying makes the bitter gourd less bitter and more tastier. This yummy stir-fry goes well with any South Indian Main Courses.
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Ingredients

  • 4 nos Bitter Gourd around 300gms
  • 1 nos Onion Finely Chopped
  • 1 Pinch Turmeric Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice

For Tempering

  • 2 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • Few Curry Leaves

Instructions 

Preparation

  • Wash, pat dry the bitter gourd. Chop and discard the top and bottom part. Slice the remaining gourd into thin slices. Also finely chop onions and set aside

Tempering Process

  • Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds and allow it to sputter. Then add curry leaves and give a mix
  • Add chopped onions to the pan. Sauté the onions till translucent.

Making Poriyal

  • Add sliced bitter gourd to the pan. Next, add turmeric powder, salt and red chili powder. Mix well to incorporate the spices with bitter gourd
  • Add Lemon juice and ½ cup of water. Mix well. Cover & cook in medium flame till Bitter gourd is soft
  • Occasionally stir the bitter gourd to make sure its not geting burnt. Stir fry in low flame till the Bitter gourd becomes light brown and soft
  • Serve the healthy and delicious Bitter Gourd Stir-Fry with Mor Kuzhambu, Rasam or Thengai Thogayal.

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Notes

  • Instead of Lemon juice you can also add Tamarind paste

Nutritional Info

Nutrition Facts
Bitter Gourd Stir Fry | Pavakkai Poriyal | Karela Ki Sabzi | Pavakkai Fry
Amount Per Serving (100 g)
Calories 40 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Protein 1g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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INSTRUCTIONS

PREPARATION

  • Wash, pat dry the bitter gourd. Chop and discard the top and bottom part. Slice the remaining gourd into thin slices. Also finely chop onions and set aside

TEMPERING PROCESS

  • Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds and allow it to sputter. Then add curry leaves and give a mix

  • Add chopped onions to the pan. Sauté the onions till translucent.

MAKING PORIYAL

  • Add sliced bitter gourd to the pan. Next, add turmeric powder, salt and red chili powder. Mix well to incorporate the spices with bitter gourd

  • Add Lemon juice and ½ cup of water. Mix well. Cover & cook in medium flame till Bitter gourd is soft

  • Occasionally stir the bitter gourd to make sure its not geting burnt.

  • Stir fry in low flame till the Bitter gourd becomes light brown and soft

  • Serve the healthy and delicious Bitter Gourd Stir-Fry with Mor Kuzhambu, Rasam or Thengai Thogayal.

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