Sukha Masala Karela (Bitter Gourd)

Ingredients

• 300 - 350 gms bitter gourd cut in circles
• 3 tbsp oil
• 1/4 tsp whole fennel (sauf)
• 1/2 tsp whole cumin
• 1/4 tsp asafoetida
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2- 1tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp sugar
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp of pounded garlic
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp gram flour (besan )
• 1 tbsp rice flour

Method

• Cut the bitter gourd into circles and keep aside
• Take a kadhai add the oil ,warm the oil a little, then add whole fennel seeds
• Then add whole cumin seeds
• Then add asafoetida
• Stir fry for 20-30 seconds
• Then add bitter gourd cut into circles ,remove the centre part
• Stir fry for few minutes
• Cover and cook on low flame for few minutes
• Then add 1 tbsp of pounded garlic
• Stir fry for few minutes
• Next add the lemon juice and mix it in
• After this add salt to taste
• Then add 1 tsp sugar and stir fry for few minutes
• Now add the turmeric, red chilli powder and coriander powder
• Mix everything in well and cook for few minutes
• Now add 1 tbsp of besan and 1 tbsp of rice flour mix it in well with the bitter gourd
• Stir fry till all the masala ,besan and rice flour coat the bitter gourd
• Keep for few seconds.
• Now Done .