Sri Lankan Bitter Gourd Fry (Pavakkai Fry)

Sri Lankan Bitter Gourd Fry (Pavakkai Fry)

thebellephant.com

Bitter Gourd Fry (Pavakkai Fry) is a popular dry curry in Sri Lanka. Healthy and packed with spices; it makes a great accompaniment to curries.

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Ingredients

  • 500g Bitter Gourd (Around 5)
  • 1 tsp of salt
  • 2 tsp turmeric
  • 2 tbsps coconut oil
  • 1 tsp jeera seeds
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1-2 teaspoons chilli powder (adapt to suit your spice levels)
  • 10-15 cloves of garlic, minced
  • Salt to taste

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