Bitter gourd fry





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
  1. Cut bitter gourd into rounds, remove the seeds.
  2. In a bowl,  Sprinkle the gourd pieces with 1/2 tsp salt and turmeric and set aside for 15 mins.
  3. Heat the oil in a shallow pan. Arrange a platter with a paper towel.
  4. 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. 
  5. When the oil is hot enough, fry the gourd pieces and drain.

Good side dish for rice and sambar.