Kaipakka Varuthathu(BitterGourd Fry)

Ingredients:
Kaipakka(Bittergourd):4 nos
Chilli powder : 1 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder :1 tsp
Lemon juice :1/2 lemon
Salt : as reqd
Oil : for frying
Curryleaves : as reqd
Green chillis : 3 nos

 Method:

                  Marinate kaipakka with chilli powder,turmeric powder,salt and lemon juice and keep it aside for 15 minutes .The lemon juice helps to reduce the bitterness in kaipakka.
                 In a pan add the oil,once the oil is hot add the marinated kaipakka  and close it with a lid and cook it in medium flame until the kaipakka is cooked .Cook until it turns into a golden brown color.make sure the heat is in medium flame.(we can also do deep frying...)we can now garnish this pavakka fry with fried greenchillis and curry leaves.(it is optional...)

Kaipakka fry is a good side dish for rice..