pavaka mezhukkupurati

(Kerala style sauteed bitter gourd)

this simple side dish is very popular in Kerala,which is usually served with rice.it is one among our most liked veggies. Bitter gourd contains very low calories,high dietary fiber and essential vitamins.so here is the recipe for Kerala style sauteed bitter gourd.

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pavaka mezhukkupurati

(Kerala style sauteed bitter gourd) this simple side dish is very popular in Kerala,which is usually served with rice.it is one among our most liked veggies. Bitter gourd contains very low calories,high dietary fiber and essential vitamins.so here is the recipe for Kerala style sauteed bitter gourd.

Course

Side Dish

Cuisine

South Indian

Cook Time

15 minutes

Servings

serving

Ingredients

• 2 nos bitter gourd
• 3 nos green chili
• 6 nos shallot
• 2 pinchs turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 2 teaspoons coconut oil
• salt
• water

Course Side Dish Cuisine South Indian Cook Time 15 minutes Servings serving Ingredients 2 nos bitter gourd 3 nos green chili 6 nos shallot 2 pinchs turmeric 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds 2 teaspoons coconut oil salt water

Instructions

1. Wash bitter gourd and slice it open, remove the seed and pith.then slice it thinly and evenly.
2. clean and chop shallots,slit green chili lengthwise.
3. heat oil in a pan or cheena chutty and splutter mustard seeds,then add chopped shallots,saute until shallot become soft.
4. then add turmeric powder and saute well. now add bitter guardand green chili,add salt and saute well.keep every thing in center of the pan and sprinkle few drops of water.
5. cover with a lid and cook on a low flame(stir in between).once bitter gourd cooked well remove the lid and saute for 3-4 minutes.
6. serve with rice.