bitter melon chips - bitter gourd fry - pavakkai varuval

Bitter melon fry recipe

 

Ingredients - Bitter melon chips

bitter gourd - 1

chili pdr - 1/2 tsp

salt - 1/2 tsp

curd - 1/2 tsp

corn flour - 1/2 tsp

turmeric pdr - 1/4 tsp

oil

Method - pavakkai varuval / bitter melon chips

1. Make thin pieces of bitter melon using potato slicer.

2. Boil 2 cups of water in a pot - once it boils turn off the flame and add bitter melon slices into the hot water. Let it stay in hot water for only 3 minutes, then remove it from water ( By this method we can avoid watery marinated bitter gourd slices after adding all spices with it ).

3. Add all powder spices ( chili pdr, salt, curd, corn flour, turmeric pdr, ) with cooled bitter melon slices. Let it sit for 20 to 30 minutes.

4. Heat frying oil and add bitter gourd slices, Fry them till it turns brown and crispy.

5. Serve it with curd rice.