Monday, February 10, 2014

Bitter gourd fry


Bitter gourd fry:
This is one of my favorite right from my childhood. I somehow like the bitterness in it.
Bitter gourd as most of us know is good for diabetics. 
Adding it on a regular basics is definitely good for your health. 

Ingredients :
 Bitter gourd - 3 or 4
Onion - 1/4 medium size
Curry leaves - few
Channa dhal - 2 tsp
Urad dhal - 2 tsp
Chilli powder - 2 tsp
Coriander  powder - 2 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil - 3 tbsp

Method :

1. Cut bitter gourd into slices.
2. In a pan, add oil.
3. When it is hot, add mustard seeds and when it is splutters, add urad dhal and channa dhal.
4. Add onion and curry leaves. When it is golden brown, add sliced bitter gourd.
5. Add chilli powder and coriander powder. Add salt.
6. Add water and let it boil.
7. When it is cooked, simmer the flame . Add some oil and let it fry until it is nice brown.

Bitter gourd fry is ready to have.


 Note :
You can boil bitter guard in tamarind juice, if you want to take off some bitterness.

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