Bitter Gourd / Pavakkai Fry

     Bitter Gourd is very good for stomach as it cleans the worms in stomach. However it is very bitter and kids will hate to take it. I had earlier posted a recipe (Bitter Gourd Chips) which makes the Bitter Gourd very tasty; This Fry is a variation of that recipe and this can be thought of as Bitter Gourd Bajji.

Recipe Cuisine : South Indian | Recipe Category: Fry

Preparation Time: 15 mins  | Cooking Time: 10 mins | Serves: 2

Ingredients:

Bitter Gourd (medium size)	2
Gram Flour / Kadalai maavu	6 tbsp (1/4 cup + 2 tbsp)
Rice Flour	2 tbsp
Ginger Garlic paste	1 tsp
Red Chilly Powder	½ tsp
Coriander Powder	2 tsp
Lemon Juice	1 tsp
Salt	Required
Oil	For deep fry

Procedure:

1. Wash and dry the bitter gourd using the kitchen towel.

2. Cut it into thin circles and remove the seeds from the circles.

3. Collect the circle pieces in a bowl, sprinkle salt and turmeric powder. Mix them gently and keep it aside for 15-30 mins.

4. After 15 mins, drain the water collected at the bottom of the bowl. This helps to reduce the bitterness. Otherwise you can use it directly. Skip the step 3 and 4.

5. Take gram flour, rice flour, red chilli powder, coriander powder, ginger garlic paste, lemon juice and salt in a bowl.

6. Mix them gently and sprinkle over the bitter gourd pieces (from 4) , mix them gently and sprinkle water if you need.

7. Then keep it aside for 2 mins. Then heat the oil in a pan for deep fry, sprinkle the bitter gourd rings and fry they become golden color.

    This fry goes well with rice and is a super evening snack too.
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