BITTER GOURD / PAVAKKA FRY ( Kerala Style ) RECIPE#78

                     RECIPE COURTESY MY MOMMY (AMMUS)

                                     Step 1:- Chop  2 Bitter gourd  into  small  pieces.

Step 2:-  Slice  1/2  medium sized onion , 2 pearl onion, 3 green chillies,  chop 3-6 garlic cloves, 1/2 cup of sliced  coconut and  keep aside 

Step 3:- Heat 2 tablespoon of Coconut  Oil  in a  Frying pan or Non stick pan . 

 Step 4:- Splutter 1 teaspoon of  mustard seeds.

Step 5:-  Add pearl onion , Coconut slices, chopped garlic and green chillies , Saute for few minutes  .

Step 6 :- Add sliced onion .Saute  until the onion becomes transparent .

Step 7:-   Add Bitter gourd 

Step 8:-  Add 1 1/2 teaspoon of Kashmiri chilli powder and 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder.

Step 9:-  Mix well and add 1/2 - 1 cup of water ,  salt and cover the pan with a lid and cook for  10-15 minutes on medium flame  until the bitter gourd is done .

Step 10:- Once the gourd is done remove the lid and saute until the water completely evaporates .

Step 11  :- Add  more oil if needed and saute until it becomes Brown and crunchy.

                                          Step 12:-  PAVAKKA FRY  is ready .Enjoy with  steamed rice. ......:)