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    Home » Vegetarian Side Dishes » Pavakkai Pakoda | Bittergourd Pakoras

    Pavakkai Pakoda | Bittergourd Pakoras

    Published: Jan 3, 2016 · Modified: Mar 11, 2022 by Srivalli · 11 Comments

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    For the second day of cooking my family recipes, is this Bitter gourd Pakoda that are quite famous in the sweet shops as well. I am a person who will run a mile if served some bittergourd and even if its done in these tempting way, I never tried before.

    For many years, when we travel during our vacation, Amma always used to make Masala Peanuts, Murukkus and other savories. Later it slowly shifted to store bought snacks for the ease and time saved. So it was always Adyar Ananda Bhavan for us, which is close by. While one can't carry onion pakoda par se for vacation, as it has shorter shelf life, these bitter gourd pakodas on the other hand would stay for couple of days. Even then one can't tempt me.

    Of course its a different issue that Hubby dear is quite fond of this vegetable and won't mind a masala made out of it. And many a time these bitter gourd would find its way as these pakodas too. On one such occasion, when it was a dal, Amma said these pakodas would go well. It struck me that I never clicked the pictures of these pakodas as I don't eat. But then, this space a record of all that gets cooked and devoured by all at home. Why I thought I should only do justice to it and record it.

    While on the subject, here's another Bitter gourd side dish, the famous Pavakkai Pitlai

    Bittergourd Pakodas

    Bitter gourd Pakodas

    Besan / Gram Flour - 3/4 cup
    Rice flour - 1/4 cup
    Ginger Garlic paste - 1 tsp
    Roasted Cumin powder - 1 tsp
    Red Chili powder - 1 tsp
    Salt to taste
    Garam Masala - 1/ 4 tsp

    How to make the Bitter gourd Pakodas

    Wash and slice the bitter gourd. Take the slices in a bowl and add 1/2 tsp salt. Let it rest for 30 mins. Squeeze out water from this and transfer to a bowl.

    Add the flours, spice powders and salt. Mix well to coat all over.

    Heat oil for deep frying and fry in batches.

    Drain on a kitchen towel.

    Transfer to a serving bowl, add fried curry leaves and toss together.

    Pavakkai Pakoda

    Notes:

    Water is not added, you can sprinkle few drops to make the bitter gourd coated with flour.

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    Pavakkai Pakoda | Bittergourd Pakoras

    Dish Type Deep Fried Dishes
    Author Srivalli
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    1. vaishali sabnani says

      January 04, 2016 at 12:52 am

      These are so delicious , i have never made these and have always bought from Hot Chips , but what a simple way to make ! Will definitely try soon .

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    2. Gayathri Kumar says

      January 05, 2016 at 5:08 am

      I love bitter gourd in any avatar. This looks perfect with a cup of coffee..

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    3. rajani says

      January 05, 2016 at 1:50 pm

      I love pavakka in all forms. The simplest way to get them crunchy is to cook them in MW and then roast them with a tablespoon of oil in stovetop with may be a pinch of chili powder and salt. Pakodas are of course a favorite 🙂

      Reply
    4. Kalyani says

      January 06, 2016 at 7:06 am

      not a great fan of pavakka but this sounds really tempting !!

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    5. Sapana Behl says

      January 07, 2016 at 3:59 am

      I love bittergourd and will surely try these pakoras.Looks tasty.

      Reply
    6. Pavani N says

      January 07, 2016 at 7:00 pm

      Such a tempting and crispy bitter gourd chips.

      Reply
    7. Nalini's Kitchen says

      January 07, 2016 at 10:45 pm

      Not like bittergourd but this pakoda is exceptional,looks crispy and addictive..

      Reply
    8. Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      January 08, 2016 at 12:24 am

      We all love pavakkai and what a delicious dish this is. I am definitely trying it soon 🙂

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    9. Harini-Jaya R says

      January 08, 2016 at 1:46 pm

      A very tempting one if you love bitter gourd 🙂

      Reply
    10. Suma Gandlur says

      January 24, 2016 at 1:41 am

      I too am not a fan of this gourd but recently started to love the microwave version of it.

      Reply
    11. veena krishnakumar says

      January 28, 2016 at 3:10 pm

      I have got a new liking to bitter gourd. So this goes straight to my to do list. Looks very crunchy and delicious valli

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