This dish does not have many ingredients, and does not take much preparation except for the coconut grating. Let me warn you, though, the bitter gourd must NOT be grated, for that would bring out the bitter juice, making the dish quite bitter.
Ingredients:
Bitter gourd- 1 number.
Chilli flakes - 1 to 2 tablespoons
Onion - 3 large
turmeric powder- half teaspoon
Salt - to taste(I add 1 tsp)
Grated coconut - about a handful
Oil - 2 to 3 tablespoons
Method of preparation:
Slice the bitter gourd lengthwise and deseed. Chop it into small pieces(Do NOT grate it). Chop the onions to similar small pieces. Heat oil in a kadai and add the chilli flakes. When the chilli flakes fries up(this will happen soon; don't let it get burnt), add the bitter gourd, onions, salt and turmeric powder. Stir well and let it simmer. Keep closed. Stir well every 5 mins or so till the bitter gourd is cooked. This may take some 15 mins. Add grated coconut and continue on simmer for another 10 mins or so, stirring occasionally this the bitter gourd is done.
Ingredients:
Bitter gourd- 1 number.
Chilli flakes - 1 to 2 tablespoons
Onion - 3 large
turmeric powder- half teaspoon
Salt - to taste(I add 1 tsp)
Grated coconut - about a handful
Oil - 2 to 3 tablespoons
Method of preparation:
Slice the bitter gourd lengthwise and deseed. Chop it into small pieces(Do NOT grate it). Chop the onions to similar small pieces. Heat oil in a kadai and add the chilli flakes. When the chilli flakes fries up(this will happen soon; don't let it get burnt), add the bitter gourd, onions, salt and turmeric powder. Stir well and let it simmer. Keep closed. Stir well every 5 mins or so till the bitter gourd is cooked. This may take some 15 mins. Add grated coconut and continue on simmer for another 10 mins or so, stirring occasionally this the bitter gourd is done.
