South Indian Bitter Gourd Roast
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Cooking:
10 min.
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Servings per container:
2
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Ingredients for - South Indian Bitter Gourd Roast

1. Bitter gourds, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch rings - 2
2. Vegetable oil, divided - 2 teaspoons
3. Salt - ½ teaspoon
4. Asafoetida powder - 2 pinches
5. Gram flour (besan) - ½ teaspoon
6. Ground red chile pepper - ½ teaspoon
7. Ground coriander - ¼ teaspoon
8. Jaggery - ½ teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - South Indian Bitter Gourd Roast

1. Stage

Place bitter gourd rings in a microwave-safe bowl. Toss with 1 teaspoon oil and salt to coat. Microwave, stirring halfway through, until tender, about 4 minutes.

2. Stage

Heat the remaining oil in a saucepan over low heat. Add the gourds and asafoetida powder. Cook and stir until slightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add besan, ground red chile, and coriander; cook and stir until flavors meld, about 3 minutes. Add jaggery; mix well.