Pavakka - Carrot Mezhukkupuratti

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

• 3 nos Bitter gourd
• 1 nos Carrot big size
• 2 nos Onion big size
• 5 nos Green chilly
• Salt, to taste
• Mustard seeds, to taste
• Oil, to taste

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Slice bitter gourd and carrot lengthwise into pieces of 2 " length and thickness equal to that of finger chips/ french fries. :- Even a thickness lesser than that gives u a Taste.

2. Step 2

   Cut Onions into thin and long slices. 3)Heat the oil in a pan let the mustard seeds crackle.

3. Step 3

   Add Sliced Onions and Continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes.

4. Step 4

   Add Bittergourd pieces and cook for another 1 minute.

5. Step 5

   Add carrot slices and green chillies and cook the whole for 3-4 min.

6. Step 6

   Add salt as per taste.

7. Step 7

   Now simmer the flame and keep the pan covered till the whole vegetables are cooked well.

8. Step 8

   Cook the mixture in between to avoid sticking on to the pan. :-You can add oil in between as per the requirement to avoid sticking.

9. Step 9

   Serve while still hot!

10. Step 10

    The recipe tastes better if avoided cooking in water and if cooked at low flame with the lids closed.