KakaraKaaya Fry ~ Bitter Gourd Fry

The Bitter gourd can be used in preparing many varieties like stuffing masala in it,Curries,Pulusu ,and it can also be used in the Bajji batter also .Today I like to post about preparing Fry with Kakarakaaya.

Ingredients:

• Bittergourds/Kakarakaayalu-3no
• Turmeric-a pinch
• Salt to taste
• Red Chillypowder-2 tbsp
• Cuminseeds-1/2 tsp
• Garlic pods- 4no (layers not removed)
• Oil-2 tbsp

Cooking Process:

• Take Kakarakaayalu/Bittergourds,peel off the outer skin with the help of knife or using a peeler.
• Clean it with water and cut in to small circcles.
• Take a bowl ,add a pinch of salt and turmeric.
• Place the Bittergourd pieces in to the bowl and mix well with hands.
• Keep this aside for atleat 15 minutes/Or Else you can also keep for whole night.By doing this the pieces loss little bitterness.
• Meanwhile,take a blender/Mortar,add salt,redchillypowder,Garlic pods and Cumin seeds to make a fine powder and keep it aside.
• Now squeeze all the water from pieces ,by pressing with hands.
• Heat the cooking pan with oil,and add the pieces and allow to fry till it turns in golden color.
• Remove the pieces in to a bowl and sprinkle the grinded powder ;mix well with a spoon .
• Serve with rice ,along with Muddapappu/Utti pappu/ Plain dal goes well with a spoon of Ghee.