PARIKKAI VARUTHATHU

Being vegitarians for was quite tough moong the Christian dominated cumminity of Kottayam. In fact vegetables were a rarity at the markets. Out of these vegs ,light green varity of bitter gaurd was available in plenty .
As necessity is the mother of invention a we discovered many ways of using this vegetables. All of us developed a great liking for this vegetable.
One such recipe is given below, which we guarantee that even persons who hate bittergourd will love
PARIKKAI VARUTHATHU
Ingredients:
Bitter gourd half Kg( Washed ,slit into half, seeds removed and sliced thinly)
Big onions 2 large also thinly sliced
Green chillies 6 to 7slit into half
Oil for deep frying, and salt to taste
Method :
In a large plate mix the cut bittergourd ,onion and green Chilly. Sprinkle some talt and let remain for half an hour. Keep oil in a pan for deep frying. Take handful of the mixture ,squeese out the water and put into the smoking oil and deep fry until dark brwn and crisp. Drain on to paper towel for removing oil.
This is ideal to have with rice and Ulli Thiyal, the recipe of which will follow soon.