Hi all, it has been a while, I have been busy with work, with the school becoming online, and my kids using all the computers at home, I hardly get my hands on mine. Anyway, pretty sure many of us have a strong dislike towards Bitter Gourd, although very healthy, its bitter taste puts us off. Now, when we were kids, my mom used to make a simple recipe that made us not only eat bitter gourd but enjoy it too. I make this for my kids now and they have the same reaction as mine. So, here it goes
CRISPY BITTER-GOURD FRY
INGREDIENTS
Bitter-Gourd (Karela) : 3 Medium
Mustard Seeds: 1/2 Tsp
Turmeric Powder: A pinch
Fenugreek Seeds: 1/4th Tsp
Red Chilli's: 2 Medium
Oil: 1 Tbsp
Salt as required
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MAKING
Wash and cut the bitter gourd lengthwise into half. Remove the seeds from within, now cut it into small tiny cubes.
Take a Kadai, pour oil in it. Now, add turmeric powder, mustard seeds, red chilies, and fenugreek seeds. Once the mustard seeds splutter, add in the chopped bitter-gourd with the required salt. Keep sauteeing until the bitter-gourd turns dark brown and crispy. That's it, crispy bitter-gourd fry is ready. It's used as a side dish to sambhar or Rasam or curd rice etc.
TIPS/VARIATIONS
It is perfectly fine, even it gets to an almost burnt color, as long as the taste isn't affected, it's fine. Actually the more darker the color, the better taste.
