February 01, 2011

Bitter Gourd Fry (Karela / Kakarakaya Fry)

      Ingredients: 
  • 3 Bitter gourds (finely chopp like circles)

  • 1/2 tbsp Red chilli powder

  • 1/2 tbsp Urad dal

  • 1/2 tbsp Mustard seeds

  • 1/2 tbsp Cumin seeds

  • Turmeric Powder - pinch

  • 1 tbsp Gingergarlic paste

  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice

  • Few Curry leaves

  • Oil to deep fry

  • Salt - to tast 

  •     Preparation process:
     
  • Add salt and pinch of turmeric to the chopped bittergourd ansd let it be for an hour.

  • Then squeeze the bitter juice, wash with the water and again squeeze the whole water.

  • Heat oil in a frying pan.

  • Add washed bitter gourd and fry till they are gloden brown.

  • Take add 1/2 tbsp oil for seasoning then add Urad dal, mustard seeds, cumin    seeds,curry leaves,gingergarlic paste.

  • Add fried bittergourd to it then add red chilli powder, salt then turnoff the flame.

  • Finally add lemon juice,mix well & Serve with Rice..  


  • Note: When we add salt and turmeric before wash then it looses its bitterness maximum.
              Bitter gourd fry prepared in this process doesn't have the bitterness.

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