BITTER GOURD FRY

Ingredients

200 gm Bitter gourd (sliced)

1/2 tsp Turmeric powder

3 tsp Oil

1 dry coconut ( cut into pieces)

1 tbsp chilli powder

1 tsp cumin powder 

4 cloves

Salt to taste

Method

• Rub bitter gourd slices with 1 tsp salt and turmeric powder. Set aside for five minutes. Squeeze the bitter gourd to extract the bitter juices.
• Heat the oil in a pan and add the bitter gourd. fry well, stirring occasionally, until crispy.
• Blend the dry coconut, chilli powder, cumin powder and cloves to a fine powder and add to the bitter gourd.
• Stir and cook for two minutes. Serve hot with chapatis or as a side dish with rice.