Crispy Bitter Gourd / Pavakka Fry

Ingredients:

2 big bitter gourd / pavakka

1 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1 1/2 tbsp plain flour

1 1/2 tbsp rice flour

1/2 tsp garlic paste

1/2 tsp ginger paste

salt

oil, for frying

Preparation:

1. Wash and slice pavakka / bitter gourd into thin rounds.
2. In a bowl, add the sliced bitter gourd and salt and mix well with hand and keep it aside for 10 minutes.
3. Then squeeze the bitter gourd pieces and discard the water. ( This step is to remove the bitterness of bitter gourd ).
4. In a bowl, add turmeric powder, kashmiri chilli powder, plain flour, rice flour, garlic paste, ginger paste and salt and mix well adding little water to a thick batter.
5. Add the bitter gourd pieces and coat well with the batter.
6. Heat oil in a pan and deep fry them till golden and crispy.
7. Remove it from the oil and drain them on a paper towel. Serve with rice...