Subject: ~~Bitter Gourd Fry~~ Fri Jul 09, 2010 4:08 am
Ingredients: • 2 Bitter Gourds (de-seeded and cut into round pieces) • 2 tsp Chili Powder • 2 tsp Salt • ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder • 1 tbsp Refined Oil • 1 ltr Boiled Water How to make Bitter Gourd Fry: • Add 1 teaspoon chili powder and 1 teaspoon salt to the boiled water. • Put the bitter gourd pieces in boiled water and cover it for 5 minutes. • Drain the water. This will reduce the bitterness of the bitter gourds. • Mix the pieces with the remaining chili powder and salt and turmeric powder. • Place a kadai on flame and heat oil in it. • Shallow fry the bitter gourd pieces on both sides, till they turn golden brown. • Remove and wrap with tissues, to absorb excess oil. • Serve hot with sambar and rice.