Pavakka Mezhukkupuratti / Bitter Gourd Stir Fry

Ingredients:

250 gm bitter gourd / pavakka / kaipakka

1 tbsp garlic, crushed

6 shallots, sliced

1 sprig curry leaves

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1 1/2 tsp red chilli flakes (adjust to your spice level)

salt to taste

1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil

Preparation:

1. Wash and slice the bitter gourd into thin slices.
2. Heat 1 tbsp coconut oil in a pan and add crushed garlic, sliced shallots and curry leaves and saute till light brown in colour.
3. Add sliced bitter gourd and saute well for a minute.
4. Add turmeric powder, red chilli flakes and salt and saute well.
5. Then cover and cook at low flame, stirring in between.
6. When cooked, add 1/2 tbsp coconut oil and stir well till it turns light brown in colour.
7. Switch off the flame and serve with rice...