Karela/Bitter gourd Fry

This recipe serves 2.

Ingredients:

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• Bitter gourd - 4 medium sized
• turmeric powder - a pinch
• asfoetida powder - 1 teaspoon
• sambar powder - 1 teaspoon
• red chilli powder - 1 teaspoon
• rice flour - 2 teaspoon
• sugar - 1 teaspoon
• salt to taste
• oil - 5 tablespoon

Method:

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• Cut through the center of bitter gourd and remove the inner part.
• Then slice into small pieces.(the pieces will look like small arcs)
• Add salt ,mix well and set aside for half an hour.This will remove slight bitterness from it.

Note:If you like the bitter taste,you can omit the above step.

• Add turmeric powder,asfoetida,sambar powder,sugar,a pinch of salt(if required),rice flour,red chilli powder and mix well.
• Heat a pan,add oil and shallow fry the marinated bitter gourd slices for 5 to 10 min.

Yummy fry is ready .Serve hot with rice.