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Pavakka Mezhukkupuratti | Pavakka Upperi | Kerala Style Bitter Gourd Fry

Discover authentic Pavakka Mezhukkupuratti, also known as Pavakka Upperi – a traditional Kerala style bitter gourd fry.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Kerala
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Pavakka/Bitter gourd Sliced
  • 1 No. Onion Sliced
  • 2 Nos. Green chillies
  • Few Curry leaves
  • 1/4 Tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Red chilly powder
  • 2 Tbsp Coconut oil
  • 1/2 Tsp Mustard seeds
  • Salt as reqd

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a pan. Splutter mustard seeds and add curry leaves.
  • Add bitter gourd slices.
  • Sauté for 7-8 minutes over medium flame, stirring occasionally until the bitter-gourd is completely done and slightly browned. 
  • Then add sliced green chilly and onion.
  • Stir fry for 8-10 minutes.
  • Now add the masalas and enough salt.
  • Roast for few more minutes to get rid of the raw smell of masalas. Then switch off the flame.
  • Serve along with steamed rice.

Notes

You can visit this link Pavakka Kichadi. You can also visit this link Pavakka Varutharacha Curry.
Keyword Kerala Style Bitter Gourd Fry, Pavakka Mezhukkupuratti, Pavakka Upperi
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