Ingredients
Bitter gourd - 2
Gram flour - 2 tbsp
Rice flour -1 tbsp
Turmeric - -1/4 tsp
Salt-1 and 1/2 tsp
Chili powder- 1 tbsp
Oil - 3/4 cup for frying
Method
- Cut bitter gourd into rounds, remove the seeds.
- In a bowl, Sprinkle the gourd pieces with 1/2 tsp salt and turmeric and set aside for 15 mins.
- Heat the oil in a shallow pan. Arrange a platter with a paper towel.
- Squeeze and drain the excess water from the gourd and mix it with the flours, chili powder and the remaining 1 tsp salt. Mix well, making sure that all the pieces are coated with the flour.
- When the oil is hot enough, fry the gourd pieces and drain.
Good side dish for rice and sambar.