How long does Pavakkai Chips take?

20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Pavakkai Chips serve?

10. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Pavakkai Chips vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Pavakkai Chips spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Pavakkai Chips?

3 Bitter Gourd, ¼ cup Besan Flour, 2 tbsp Rice Flour, 1 tbsp Corn Flour, ½ tsp Turmeric Powder, 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Pavakkai Chips?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Pavakkai Chips?

About 34 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Pavakkai Chips

Name: Pavakkai Chips
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 3 Bitter Gourd; 1 tsp Salt; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; for soaking Water; 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; ¼ cup Besan Flour; 2 tbsp Rice Flour; 1 tbsp Corn Flour; 1 tsp Salt; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Cumin Powder; for deep frying Oil

20 min
mild
Serves 10

Prep 10 min · Cook 10 min

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3 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Kaypakka chips · Veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

Dry sides Snacks & Starters Vegan Low carb Jain Gluten-free Dairy-free

Pavakkai chips of bitter gourd roundels coated in besan, rice flour and spices and deep-fried. Mild, makes 10 servings, 20 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

12 items

10 people

Bitter Gourd3
Salt2 tsp
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Waterfor soaking
Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Besan Flour¼ cup
Rice Flour2 tbsp
Corn Flour1 tbsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Cumin Powder½ tsp
Oilfor deep frying

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 10 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 10 people
Energy	34kcal	340kcal
Protein	0.8g	8g
Carbohydrate	3.8g	38g
Fat	1.8g	18g
Fibre	0.6g	6g
Sugar	0.3g	3g

Cookd masalas for bitter gourd

Method

1
Cut the bitter gourd into roundels. Add salt and turmeric and mix well. Soak the bitter gourd in warm water for 10–15 minutes. Strain the water and keep the bitter gourd aside.
Bitter GourdSaltTurmeric PowderWater
2
Add red chilli powder and coriander powder, besan, rice flour, corn flour, salt and curry leaves. Mix well until the bitter gourd is evenly coated.
Red Chilli PowderCoriander PowderBesan FlourRice FlourCorn FlourSaltCurry leavesTurmeric PowderCumin Powder
3
Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Fry the bitter gourd until golden brown.
Oil

Before you start

How long does Pavakkai Chips take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Pavakkai Chips serve?: 10. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Pavakkai Chips vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Pavakkai Chips spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Pavakkai Chips?: 3 Bitter Gourd, ¼ cup Besan Flour, 2 tbsp Rice Flour, 1 tbsp Corn Flour, ½ tsp Turmeric Powder, 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Pavakkai Chips?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Pavakkai Chips?: About 34 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.