Bitter gourd Fry / Bitter Melon Fry

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

 Method 

1. Cut bitter guord cut into thin slices transfer into a bowl add salt and turmeric into it and keep it a side. 
2. 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.
3. Heat pan, add oil, ural dal, curry leaves, ginger garlic paste saute them for a min. 
4. 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. 
5. Garnish with coriander leaves and switch off the flame.
6. 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.