Pavakkai Fry is a crispy fry that pairs nicely with rasam rice and sambar. Due to its bitterness, pavakkai is despised by many people, yet everyone like it when it is fried in this manner. This is a quick and easy dish. appropriate for those who have diabetes. According to its name, the bitter gourd is a bitter vegetable that tastes bitter when stir-fried but loses some of its bitterness when cooked with a spicy, tangy masala. As a result, people find themselves craving to eat it.
Notes
- If you are using tender bitter melon, use the seeds, otherwise, it is recommended to remove the seeds.
- Soak the bitter gourd in the buttermilk to reduce the bitterness.
- Squeeze the buttermilk completely, before adding the masala powders.
- Adjust the chilli powder according to your spiciness.
- You can also deep fry the bitter gourd.
- You can bake it at 180C/360F for 30 – 40 minutes.
- Adding 1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste and 1/2 tsp garam masala will enhance the taste.
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Pavakkai Fry is a crispy fry that goes well with sambar and rasam rice. Many people do not like pavakkai because of its bitterness, but everyone likes to eat it fried like this. This is simple and quick food. Suitable for people with diabetes.
- 3 Bitter gourd | Pavakkai
- 1/2 tsp Chilli powder
- 1 pinch Turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp Coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp Rice flour
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
- 4 tsp Oil
- 1/4 cup Buttermilk
- Salt as needed
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Rinse and cut the bitter gourds into thin roundels and remove the seeds.
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Dissolve ½ tsp of salt in buttermilk and soak the bitter gourd pieces in it.
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After 10 mins, squeeze the buttermilk completely and keep it aside.
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Take the bitter gourds in a bowl, and add salt, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder, and rice flour.
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Mix everything well and add lemon juice, keep it aside for 10 minutes.
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Heat oil in a pan, and shallow fry the bitter gourds.
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Fry till golden brown and crisp.
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Once done, remove it from the oil.
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Serve hot with rice.
Method
Step by Step Pictures
1. Wash and cut the bitter gourds into thin roundels.
2. Dissolve ½ tsp of salt in buttermilk and soak the bitter gourd pieces in it.
3. After 10 minutes, squeeze the buttermilk completely.
4. Now add salt.
5. Add turmeric powder and chilli powder.
6. Add coriander powder.
7. Add rice flour.
8. Finally, add lemon juice, mix well and keep it aside for 10 minutes.
9. Heat oil in a pan, shallow fry the bitter gourds in 2 or 3 batches.
10. Fry till golden brown and crisp, drain it in a paper towel and serve hot with rice and sambar.
