Pavakka Mezhukkupuratti (Bitter gourd stir fry)
Home made,Kerala Food,Recipe,Vegetable
Pavakka Mezhukkupuratti (Bitter gourd stir fry)
Serves: 2
You will need
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
2 bitter gourd (pavakka)
3/4 teaspoon red chilli powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 cup (50 ml) water
1/2 teaspoon salt
Method
In a wide pan, heat oil. Add mustard seeds. When they begin to pop, add microwaved bitter gourd slices, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt to taste.
You can also add bitter gourd slices directly for cooking (without microwave). Then add 1/2 cup water (50 ml) and cook till done and water dries up. Approximate cooking time 25 – 35 minutes).
Cover with a lid and cook on a low to medium heat for 10 – 12 minutes or until done and water completely dries up. Serve hot with rice.
Health benefits of Bitter Gourd
It is highly beneficial in blood disorders like itching, blood boils, scabies, psoriasis, ring-worms and fungal infections.
Fresh juice of bitter gourd is highly beneficial for different types of diarrhoea and stomach infections.
Its juice has a detoxifying property and helps cleanse, repair and nourish liver.
