Bitter melon is very low in calories, carrying just 17 calories per 100 g. Nevertheless, its pods are rich sources of phytonutrients like dietary fiber, minerals, vitamins and anti-oxidants. Fresh bitter melon is an excellent source of vitamin-C. Its very health dish. Good for diabetics, it reduced the blood sugar level.
Ingredients
Bitter gourd – 500 gms
Red chilli powder – 1 teaspoon
Coriander powder – 1 teaspoon
Ginger garlic paste – 1
teaspoon
Turmeric powder – ½ teaspoon
Ural dal – 1 teaspoon
Curry leaves – 1 string
Salt as taste
Oil
Sugar / jaggery
Sugar / jaggery
Method
- Cut bitter guord cut into thin slices transfer into a bowl add salt and turmeric into it and keep it a side.
- Mix bitter guard as if you are squeezing them, in this u will able to see excess water squeeze them and transfer into another bowl.
- Heat pan, add oil, ural dal, curry leaves, ginger garlic paste saute them for a min.
- Add the sliced bitter melon into it and saute them in low flame then add coriander powder, red chili powder saute them again and close it with a lid for 5-10 min.
- Garnish with coriander leaves and switch off the flame.
- After 10 mins, remove the lid and saute them and add sugar (here i add jaggery) into it and mix let it fry till the bittermelon changes its colour into golden brown and crispy.
