Paavakai Fry/ Bitter gourd fry

Bitter Gourd is an essential medicine for those who are diabetic. Though it is bitter to taste, it is full of essential nutrients. It makes an essential detoxifier and skin cleanser. Regular intake of bitter herb boost the immune system while removing all unnecessary toxins. 

My Husband likes bitter gourd oil fry. Inorder to include bitter taste in food i used to do it once in a week. You can add onion before adding vegetable to enhance the taste.

Ingredients:

• Bitter gourd - 1
• Sambar powder - 3/4 tbsp
• Idly Podi - 3/4 tbsp
• Besan flour - 3/4 tbsp
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Urad dal - 1/2 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Oil - 2 tbsp

Cooking Instructions:

• Wash and cut the vegetable lengthwise. Remove the seeds and cut sidewise.
• Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, urad dal.
• Add Bitter gourd and cook in the oil. Add a tbsp of oil in between cooking.
• Once cooked 3/4 add sambar powder and salt. Cook for 3 to 4 mins.
• Add idly podi and besan flour. cook for a couple of mins and switch off the flame.

Idly Podi:

Ingredients:

• Urad dal - 1/2 cup
• Channa Dal - 1/2 cup
• Red chilly - 6 to 7
• Garlic - 10 to 12 cloves
• Curry Leaves - 10
• Salt to taste

Cooking Instructions:

• Dry roast urad dal, channa dal, garlic, curry leaves and red chilly separately.
• Once cooled add salt and grind smoothly.