Bitter gourd stir fry
Bitter gourd Stir fry is one of the healthiest Indian side dishes you can make. It’s easy, healthy yet delicious too. I give you the method to reduce the bitterness of the bitter gourd.
Servings: 4 people
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Ingredients
- 3 Bitter gourd medium-sized
- 1 Cup Onions finely chopped
- 1/2 Cup Coconut grated
- 2 Tbsp Chana dal
- 1/2 Tsp Mustard seeds
- 1/4 Tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 1/2 Tsp Red Chili powder
- Salt As required
- Curry leaves few
- 2 Tsp Oil
Instructions
- Cut half the bitter gourd lengthwise, deseed and cut to thin pieces.
- Heat oil in a pan and crackle mustard seeds.
- Add channa dal, when it turns golden add onions and curry leaves.
- When onion turns golden add bitter gourd, spices, and grated coconut and stir for a minute.
- Cook covered in medium flame.
- Check for salt and add if necessary.
- Stir at regular intervals to avoid burning.
- When it’s done cook uncovered for a few more minutes in slow flame
- You can drizzle oil on sides occasionally.
- Cook till bitter gourd turns golden.Serve with rice.