Classic Pavakkai Stir Fry Recipe (Bitter Gourd Fry)
A vegetarian Greek recipe with . Ready in 30 min, serves 4.
Curated byKavya Sharma🇮🇳
Instructions
7 steps- 1
To begin making the Classic Pavakkai Stir Fry, heat oil in a pan, add the mustard and cumin seeds and let it splutter
- 2
Now, add the thinly sliced bitter gourd roundels, turmeric, season with salt and mix well
- 3
Close it with a lid and let the bitter gourd cook well in its own juices for 10 minutes in low heat
- 4
Once the bitter gourd is well cooked, add the sambar powder, finely chopped green chillies and stir well
- 5
Cook the bitter gourd on low flame in an open pan for 15 minutes until it becomes crisp
- 6
Keep stirring occasionally in between
- 7
Switch off the flame and serve the Classic Pavakkai Stir Fry along with parathas or steamed rice and dal tadka
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Classic Pavakkai Stir Fry Recipe (Bitter Gourd Fry)
A vegetarian Greek recipe with . Ready in 30 min, serves 4.
Curated byKavya Sharma🇮🇳
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Directions
7 steps- 1
To begin making the Classic Pavakkai Stir Fry, heat oil in a pan, add the mustard and cumin seeds and let it splutter
- 2
Now, add the thinly sliced bitter gourd roundels, turmeric, season with salt and mix well
- 3
Close it with a lid and let the bitter gourd cook well in its own juices for 10 minutes in low heat
- 4
Once the bitter gourd is well cooked, add the sambar powder, finely chopped green chillies and stir well
- 5
Cook the bitter gourd on low flame in an open pan for 15 minutes until it becomes crisp
- 6
Keep stirring occasionally in between
- 7
Switch off the flame and serve the Classic Pavakkai Stir Fry along with parathas or steamed rice and dal tadka
Rate this recipe
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