Bitter Gourd Fry

 Preparation Time: 10 minutes to peel and to finely chop bitter gourd

 Cook Time: 30 minutes

 Ingredients:

 5 Bitter gourds finely chopped

 1 small onion chopped

 2 green chilies

 Tempering:5 curry leaves, 1/2 teaspoon Jeera, 1/2 Teaspoon Mustard seeds

 1 red chili

 1/2 teaspoon of Turmeric powder 

 1/2 teaspoon of Chili powder

 Salt as needed

 Oil as needed

 Steps to Prepare:

•  In a pan, put oil and all the tempering ingredients.
•  Add some onion and green chilies, Sauté well. (Do not add all the chopped onion)
•  Add chopped Bitter Gourd and sauté on medium flame for few minutes.
•  Now, close the lid and allow the bitter gourd to cook for 20 minutes.
•  Now, add Turmeric powder, chili powder and salt. Sauté for few minutes
•  Now, add remaining chopped onion. This will give some crunch flavor.
•  Bitter Gourd Fry is ready to serve. Serve hot with Hot rice and Spinach Pappu.