Recipe / food styling / photography by - Sunayana Gupta
This ‘Pavakkai stir fry’ recipe perked with fennel seeds and dry red chilly is a simple preparation of ‘Karela’ or ‘Bitter gourd’ that is crisp, spicy and can be served as a quick side dish with paranthas, puris and ghee rice. The recipe requires handful of staple ingredients while maximizing on the distinct flavor of bitter melons or gourds. Besides, a generous squeeze of lemon juice just before serving, enhances the flavors and perfectly balances the spices. Either serve it with the regular Indian ‘Thali’ or you can pack in lunch box with some paranthas, raita and pickle.
Did you know, the bitter tonic properties of bitter gourd purifies blood and is very helpful in reducing sugar levels in body. Hence, it is an excellent vegetable for diabetic patients (Read article, “Natural ways to reduce blood sugar”). Besides, it is also known to provide relief from constipation.
Team this bitter gourd fry with Rajasthani kairi ki subzi, achaari dum aloo and bottle gourd churakka thoran. Serve masala chaas for sure !
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Pavakkai Stir Fry
Pavakkai Stir Fry is perked with fennel seeds and dry red chilly is a simple preparation of Karela or Bitter gourd that is crisp, spicy and can be served as a quick side dish with paranthas, puris and ghee rice.
Preparation Time : 10 minutes Cooking Time : 20 minutes
Category : Dry Vegetables Cuisine : Servings : 2 servings
Author : Sunayana Gupta
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Our spicy pavakkai stir fry is now ready. Just before serving add some lemon juice and relish with hot paranthas, puris, cumin rice or as SUGGESTED ABOVE.
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