Crispy Pavakka Chilly Roast / Crispy Bitter gourd Roast Recipe

Crispy Bitter gourd / Pavakka roast is a kids-friendly recipe because it has less bitterness. Easy to make n crispy to eat. Lets see the preparation

Ingredients :

Pavakka / Bitter gourd - 500 gm (sliced finely thin)
Onion - 1 Big size (sliced finely thin)
Curry leaves - 1 sprigs
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Red chilly powder - 1 1/2 tsp
Pepper powder - 3/4 tsp
Garam masala powder - 1 tsp
Rice flour - 2 tbsp
Besan flour - 4 tbsp
Oil - 4 tbsp
Salt to taste

Method :

In a mixing bowl, add n mix bittergourd, onion, curry leaves, turmeric powder, red chilly powder, pepper powder, garam masala powder, rice flour, besan flour, salt.

Blend it well with our hands. Keep it to set for 5 minutes.

Heat a heavy bottomed pan with oil in a lower-medium flame.

Add n roast the bitter gourd spice mixture into the oil.

Stir it in between to cook evenly for 10-15 minutes.

Once bitter gourd cooked n roasted well. Turn-off the flame. Ready to eat.

Serve it with Curd Rice / Sambar Rice / Lemon rice / any rice of your choice.

Adjust the spices according to our taste.

Tips :

To get less bitterness, remove the inner part with seeds using small spoon from the bitter gourd n then cook.

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