Bitter gourd fry:

Ingredients:

oil                         –  3 tbsp
mustard seeds       – 1 tsp
urad dhal               – 1tbsp
salt                         –  to taste
chilli powder         – 1tsp
tomato                   – 1 small finely chopped

Method:

• Wash and cut bitter gourd into circular slices
• in a pan heat oil add mustard seeds and allow it to splutter
• add abundant urad dal followed by chopped bitter gourd
• Add desired salt and fry for atleast 5 minutes
• add the chilli powder and tomato together
• Fry until bitter gourd is cooked good and browned
• if needed sprinkle water in between it
• Best when had with Sambar rice or curd rice

Serves  3