Bitter Gourd Stir Fry | Pavakkai Poriyal | Karela Ki Sabzi | Pavakkai Fry
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.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 40kcal
Equipment
- Heavy Bottomed Pan
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
Nutrition
Serving: 100g | Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g