Bitter gourd stir fry recipe | Kakarakaya fry | Pavakkai fry recipe

By Swasthi's Recipes · 20 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Soak the tamarind in 1/4 cup of hot water. Squeeze it well, then thin it with another 2 to 4 tablespoons of water. Keep it thin, as a thick paste stops the gourd from cooking properly.
2. Wash the bitter gourd, trim the ends and slice thinly. Deseed if you like.
3. Heat oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds. When they sizzle, add the garlic and curry leaves and fry for 2 minutes. Then add the asafoetida and turmeric.
4. Add the bitter gourd and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes. Add salt, then pour the strained tamarind water over the slices and mix well.
5. Cover and cook on medium heat until the gourd is tender, stirring now and then to prevent burning.
6. Add the coriander powder, red chili powder, coconut and jaggery. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, until the jaggery has dissolved and the moisture has evaporated.
7. Taste and adjust the salt, spices and tamarind. Keep cooking until no excess moisture remains.
8. Serve with rice, dal, rasam and ghee.

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