Bitter gourd Stir fry is one of the healthiest Indian side dishes you can make. It’s easy, healthy yet delicious too. I give you the method to reduce the bitterness of the bitter gourd.
Bitter gourd stir fry
Many of us don’t like bitter gourd, especially kids because of its bitterness. But it is loaded with nutrients. So just try to make it tastier instead of avoiding it. This is one such kind of yummy recipe even kids will say “yes” to bitter gourd.
Health benefits of Bitter gourd
Bitter gourd is one vegetable that not everyone likes to have because of its bitterness. But it has loads of health benefits that should be included in your diet on a regular basis.
- Bitter gourd controls diabetes.
- It aids in weight loss.
- It prevents Liver health.
- Relieves constipation and hemorrhoids.
- It fights cancer.
- Treats skin treatment. (fact source – here)
How to make Bitter gourd/ Pavakkai stir fry
Making this stir fry is so easy. Chop the bitter gourd into thin slices after deseeding. Heat oil in a pan. Crackle mustard seeds and chana dal. Add onions and other spices. Cook bitter gourd in medium flame till the onions caramelize. Drizzle oil when needed and cook till golden. Adding lots of grated coconuts gives a sweet flavor suppressing the bitterness.
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Recipe for Bitter gourd/ Pavakkai stir fry
Ingredients
Bitter gourd – 3 medium-sized
Onions – 1 cup finely chopped
Coconut – 1/2 cup grated
Channa dal – 2 tbsp
Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
Red chili powder – 1 1/2 tsp
Salt – as required
Curry leaves – few
Oil – 2 tsp
Method
- Cut half the bitter gourd lengthwise, deseed, and cut into thin pieces.
- Heat oil in a pan and crackle mustard seeds.
- Add channa dal, and when it turns golden add onions and curry leaves.
- When onion turns golden add bitter gourd, spices, and grated coconut and stir for a minute.
- Cook covered in medium flame.
- Check for salt and add if necessary.
- Stir at regular intervals to avoid burning.
- When it’s done cook uncovered for a few more minutes in slow flame.
- You can drizzle oil on the sides occasionally.
- Cook till bitter gourd turns golden.
- Serve with rice.
Bitter gourd stir fry
Ingredients
- 3 Bitter gourd medium-sized
- 1 Cup Onions finely chopped
- 1/2 Cup Coconut grated
- 2 Tbsp Chana dal
- 1/2 Tsp Mustard seeds
- 1/4 Tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 1/2 Tsp Red Chili powder
- Salt As required
- Curry leaves few
- 2 Tsp Oil
Instructions
- Cut half the bitter gourd lengthwise, deseed and cut to thin pieces.
- Heat oil in a pan and crackle mustard seeds.
- Add channa dal, when it turns golden add onions and curry leaves.
- When onion turns golden add bitter gourd, spices, and grated coconut and stir for a minute.
- Cook covered in medium flame.
- Check for salt and add if necessary.
- Stir at regular intervals to avoid burning.
- When it’s done cook uncovered for a few more minutes in slow flame
- You can drizzle oil on sides occasionally.
- Cook till bitter gourd turns golden.Serve with rice.
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My family likes bitter gourd in any form. Thanks for your vegan recipe. this looks delicious and easy!
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Usually kids hate bitter gourd but surprisingly my son is an ardent fan of bitter gourd. He will be glad to find a new version of bitter gourd. Awesome
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Looks beautiful and delicious! I do some prep ahead meals but not that many. I think this is very worthwhile and nice to know you always have a meal on hand!
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This is a good way to eat bitter gourd, it looks so delicious. The fried bitter gourd too tastes good.
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Whatever the situation the karela subji is a must atleast 2-3 times per week at my place. This verion i will surely try soon and hope we will enjoy the addition of coconut here
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Am Slowly coming around to eating Karelia. This new method with onions n coconut added is interesting n delicious 😋
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Me and husband both love bitter gourd and I prepare a simple stir fry or a stuffed version. Your stir-fry with coconut, onions and chana dal sounds flavorful. Would love to try it soon.
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This looks so yummm!! I loved that you added coocnut flakes to it
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Bitter gourd stir fry is my favorite I didn’t like bitter gourd when I was young gradually started liking them and now it is my favorite.
Me too, never liked it when I was young. But now I will make this at least once a week. Thank you.
I am not a fan of bitter gourd, but with coconut and chana dal in this I think it will reduce the bitterness of bitter gourd. I love your pics and they are really tempting me to give this a try.
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Forget about kids, I for one don’t like bitter gourd as they are so bitter. However, hubby loves it so I can always prepare bitter gourd in a different style. Am sure he will love it.
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Love the unique flavors in this!
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