BITTER GOURD STIR FRY

BITTER GOURD STIR FRY

INGREDIENTS 

Bitter Gourd - 1
Onions - 2
Green Chillies - 4
Turmeric Powder - A Pinch
Red Chilli Powder - 1/2 Tsp
Powdered Jaggery - 1 Tbsp 
Salt - To Taste
Oil - 4 Tbsps 

INGREDIENTS TO GRIND 

Coconut - 1 cup
Cumin Seeds  - 1 Tsp 
Garlic Pods - 2
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 Tsp 
Red Chilli Powder - 1 Tsp 
Salt - To Taste

INGREDIENTS TO TEMPER 

Oil - 1 Tbsp
Shallots - 3
Mustard Seeds - 1 Tsp 
Curry Leaves - 2 Sprigs 

METHOD 

Wash and clean the bitter gourd
Coarsely grind coconut with spices
Chop bitter gourd and set aside
Chop green chillies and shallots
Heat oil in a pan and add chopped bitter gourd 
Once they turn golden remove from pan and set aside
To the same oil add in the chopped onions and green chillies 
Once the onion becomes golden add in the fried bitter gourd 
Add salt to taste turmeric and red chilli powder 
Stir to mix well and add in the ground paste
Mix cover and cook in a low flame until the mixture is almost dry
Add in the jaggery at this stage mix stir for a couple of minutes and remove pan from stove 
In another pan heat oil in medium flame and add ingredients to temper 
Once shallots are golden pour the contents over bitter gourd 
Mix and serve as side dish with white rice 

Notes:

Adjust spices to suit your taste