Pavakka Varuthathu(Bittergourd Fry)

Ingredients:

• Bittergourd 1 big
• Onion 1 medium ( sliced)
• Garlic 2 to 3 pods( chopped)
• Green Chilly 2 to 3
• Turmeric pdr 1/4 tsp
• Coconut Flakes 1/4 cup
• Curry Leaves
• Water
• Salt
• Oil

Clean and remove the seeds from the bittergourd. Then cut it into thin pieces. Add onion, chilly, coconut flakes, garlic, curry leaves, little turmeric pdr, salt and little water to the bittergourd and cook it for 5 to 10 mins. Allow the water to dry off by heating in low flame and with the lid open. Deep fry it in oil.