Pavakkai Urulai Poriyal

Pavakkai Urulai Poriyal (Bitter Gourd & Potato Fry)

Ingredients :

• 3 big sized bitter gourd (karela or pavakkai)
• 1 big potato
• 1 onion
• 1 tomato
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 tsp sambar powder
• salt to taste
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 5 curry leaves
• 1 tbsp chopped coriander

• Heat 2 tsp oil in a pan or kadhai. Temper mustard seeds and curry leaves. Add chopped onion and fry for few mins. Add chopped tomatoes and mash the pulp. Saute for a while and add chopped bitter gourd and potato.
• Add turmeric powder, sambar powder and salt to taste. Cook it covered for 10-15 mins. Stir it frequently.   Garnish with chopped coriander and Serve it hot with sambar rice.