Pavakkai /Bitterguard fry.

Bitterguard- ½ kg

Green chillies -5

Onion -1 large

Coconut – ½ cup cut into 1 inch thin slices

Curry leaves

Oil-1/2 cup

Salt

Method

Cut the bitterguard into thin round slices after scooping out the seeds. Slit the green chillies into two. Mix enough salt and keep aside.

In a non-stick pan add ½ cup oil and fry the cut vegetable. Fry in a low flame stirring constantly. When the water is evaporated and the bitterguard pieces start turning brown, add curry leaves, onion and coconut pieces. Fry till golden brown.

Serve with rice.