As a child, I used to hate bitter melons (bitter gourds). I found it really hard to establish a good friendship with this super bitter vegetable. However, once I was introduced to this extravagant recipe, my fondness towards this vegetable started to develop slowly. The plus is that the bitterness of melon is hidden behind the flavours of shrimp, tamarind, and toasted coconut. However, you could still taste the bitter melon – minus the bitterness. I know, convincing you to eat bitter melon is kinda weird. But let me tell you, they’re one of the super healthy veggies out there – well…. after kale. Think about the health benefits, try this stir fry, you might change your mind, like I did. More Stir Fry Recipes:
Cabbage Thoran or Cabbage Stir Fry Spinach Stir Fry or Cheera Thoran Egg & Carrot Stir Fry Stir Fried Dry Red Beans Raw Banana Stir Fry or Vazhakka Mezhukkupuratti Mushroom and Coconut Stir Fry or Mushroom Thoran Ivy Gourd and Dried Shrimp Stir Fry Green Beans and Carrot Stir Fry or Thoran Long Beans Stir Fry or Achinga Payar Mezhukkupuratti Green Beans Stir Fry or Mezhukkupuratti
If you do not like bitter gourds, substitute them with ivy gourds. (see the recipe forivy gourd and dried shrimp stir fry
