Classic Pavakkai Varuval - Bittergourd Stir Fry Recipe

Name: Classic Pavakkai Varuval - Bittergourd Stir Fry Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 250 g Bitter Gourd (250 grams Karela (Bitter Gourd/ Pavakkai) cut into roundels); 1 piece Yellow Onion (1 Onion finely chopped); 1 piece Green Chili (1 Green Chilli finely chopped); ½ tsp Ground Turmeric (1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)); 1 tsp Sambar Powder (1 teaspoon Sambar Powder); 1 tsp Mustard Seeds (1 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)); 1 tsp Cumin Seeds (1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)); 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil (1 tablespoon Oil); 0 pieces Table Salt (Salt to taste)

Classic Pavakkai Varuval - Bittergourd Stir Fry Recipe - Poriyal Recipes (South Indian Sabzi) (Indian)

50 minIndian

Servings4

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Steps

1To begin making the Classic Pavakkai Varuval recipe, heat oil in a pan, add the mustard and cumin seeds and let it splutter.
2Now, add the thinly sliced bitter gourd roundels, turmeric, season with salt and mix well.
3Close it with a lid and let the bitter gourd cook well in its own juices for 10 minutes in low heat.
4Once the bitter gourd is well cooked, add the sambar powder, finely chopped green chillies and stir well.
5Cook the Pavakkai Varuval (bitter gourd) on low flame in an open pan for 15 minutes until it becomes crisp. Keep stirring occasionally in between. Check the salt and spices and adjust to taste and turn off the heat.
6Serve the Pavakkai Varuval along with parathas or steamed rice and dal tadka for a wholesome meal.