Ingredients:

• Paavakkaai (Bitter gourd) – 3/4 lb
• Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
• Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp (optional)
• Chilli-coriander powder – 2 tsp
• Oil – 3 tbsp
• Salt – to taste

Method:

Cut the gourd into disc shaped pieces (thin slices – 3mm thick). In a bowl, mix the turmeric, ginger garlic paste, chilli powders and salt. Dip the pieces in this mixture so they are coated well on all sides.

In a pan, heat oil and add in the pieces one by one (Side by side) as a single sheet of pieces. When golden brown/dark brown and crisp on one side, turn over and cook the other side.? Repeat this for all the pieces. Note: This might be a bit time-consuming, but nonetheless makes an excellent side dish. Since bitter gourds tend to be bitter, this preparation makes it less bitter, so many people prefer to eat this.