Ingredients: , Vegetarian diet
Instructions: To begin making the Classic Pavakkai Stir Fry, heat oil in a pan, add the mustard and cumin seeds and let it splutter.Now, add the thinly sliced bitter gourd roundels, turmeric, season with salt and mix well.Close it with a lid and let the bitter gourd cook well in its own juices for 10 minutes in low heat.Once the bitter gourd is well cooked, add the sambar powder, finely chopped green chillies and stir well.Cook the bitter gourd on low flame in an open pan for 15 minutes until it becomes crisp. Keep stirring occasionally in between.Switch off the flame and serve the Classic Pavakkai Stir Fry along with parathas or steamed rice and dal tadka.