Pavakka Thoran (Mezhukkupuratti)/Bitter Guard Thoran

Ingredients:-

Pavakka/bitter guard - 1 big

Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

Onion - 1 medium

Curry leaves - 2-3 nos.

Green chilli - 2-3 nos.

Oil

Salt

Directions:-

·         Clean pavakka and remove the seed from inside. Cut into 11/2'' thin slices.

·         Chop the onion 11/2" slices. Heat oil, put onion and sauté well till onion is transparent.

·         When it became slightly transparent add redchilli powder, green chilli, turmeric powder,pavakka along with salt and water.

·         Cook till done. Add little bit oil and cook for 10-20 minutes at low flame.

·         Remove from heat and serve with rice