Pavakka Ularthu/ Spiced bitter gourd, the bitter tasty fruit is popular in kerala cuisine. An amazing recipe for you the bitter lovers.

 

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Bitter gourd fry / Pavakka ularthu cooking instructions.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook time: 20 minutes
  • Serves: 2 to 3

Ingredients to cook Bitter gourd fry / Pavakka ularthu:

  • Pavakka (bitter gourd), sliced-2 medium
  • Onion sliced-1/4 cup
  • Kashmiri chili powder- 3/4 to 1 tsp ( or to taste)
  • Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp
  • Salt-to taste
  • Curry leaves – few
  • Coconut oil- as required
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Instructions to cook bitter gourd / Pavakka ularthu:

 

  1. Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan, add sliced pavakka/ bitter gourd, onion and curry leaves.
  2. Spread it evenly in the pan and cook over medium heat, stirring well in between.
  3. Cook until it turns slight golden brown. Now add chili powder,turmeric powder and salt to taste. Mix well until combined.
  4. Reduce the flame to low and saute until it turns golden brown.

NOTES
Add 1 tbsp of coconut pieces along with onion, if desired.

 

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Pavakka Ularthu/ Spiced bitter gourd, the bitter tasty fruit is popular in asian cuisine, used more for its medical purposes than its taste, Here is an amazing recipe for you the bitter lovers!!
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Spicy Bitter gourd fry /Pavakka ularthu

Pavakka Ularthu/ Spiced bitter gourd, the bitter tasty fruit is popular in kerala cuisine. An amazing recipe for you the bitter lovers.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian, kerala cuisine
Keyword Spicy Bitter gourd fry /Pavakka ularthu
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 74kcal
Author Sumith Babu
Cost £3

Ingredients

  • 2 pavakka (medium sized) sliced (bitter gourd)
  • 1/4 cup onion (sliced)
  • 1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • salt (to taste)
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan, add sliced pavakka/ bitter gourd, onion and curry leaves. 



  • Spread it evenly in the pan and cook over medium heat, stirring well in between.



  • Cook until it turns slight golden brown. Now add chili powder,turmeric powder and salt to taste. Mix well until combined.



  • Reduce the flame to low and saute until it turns golden brown.



  • Spicy Bitter gourd fry /Pavakka ularthu is ready to serve

Notes

Add 1 tbsp of coconut pieces along with onion, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 162mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 386IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Vitamin E: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg