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Bitter less Bitter gourd fry / Bitter gourd curry - Andhra style

Bitter less Bitter gourd fry - Andhra style

Ingredients:

    1. Bitter gourd    -     500 gm
    2. Onion        -    3 big sized
    3. Chili powder    -    1/2 tbsp
    4. Salt            -    to taste
    5. Oil            -    8 - 10 tbsp
    6. Garlic        -    4
    7. Turmeric        -    pinch
    8. Jaggery        -    small lemon sized

Procedure:

1. Slice the bitter gourd into small pieces.  Now add the crystal salt and a pinch of turmeric.
2. Squeeze the sliced bitter gourd continuously  till foam is observed coming out of the bitter gourd.
3. Once squeezed well keep it aside for 15 min and squeeze it again. Remove the water by squeezing bitter gourd and keep it aside.
4. Now pour the oil in the frying pan, add the bitter gourd and fry it in simmer for 30 minutes.
5. Now add the sliced onion to the frying pan and fry it simmer for another 30 minutes.
6. Mean while, in a mixer grinder grind half onion, chili powder and jaggery.
7. Once the content the pan is fried well, add the grinded content and fry for another 5 minutes.
8. Mix it well for the even distribution of jaggery over the curry. Now it is ready to serve.

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