Paakharkai Fry / Bitter Gourd Fry

Bitter gourds are very low in calories but dense with precious nutrients.  It is an excellent source of vitamins B1, B2, and B3, C, magnesium, folic acid, zinc, phosphorus, manganese, and has high dietary fiber.  It is rich in iron, contains twice the beta-carotene of broccoli, twice the calcium of spinach, and twice the potassium of a banana.

Cook Time: 30Mins

Ingredients:

Paakharkai         2

Oil                     2tsp

Ghee                 1tsp

Sambar Powder 2tsp

Salt                   to taste

Preparation Method:

1. Cut the Bittergourd(Seeds removed) into cubes and cook them with little Salt in boiling water. Filter the Water and Keep it aside.

2. Heat a Kadaai with oil, add Mustard Seeds,Urad Dhal and Curry Leaves for Seasoning.

3. Add Sambar Powder,Salt and Ghee. After few seconds add the Bittergourd and fry them till masala gets in the vegetable.

Some Tips:

1. Adding Ghee reduces the bitterness little.

2. Do not burn the Bittergourd.