Bittergourd Kismuri Recipe

Bitter gourd, Fried Yam and Okra are three of the items that are a must have when having live in guests. They come in handy in making a variety of dishes. One can use fried Bittergourd in making a Puddi Sagllein , two varieties of Kismuri and a pickle too. Posting a simple Bittergourd Kismuri today which goes well with Rice and Dal.

Ingredients :

  • 250 gms Bittergourd
  • Onions
  • Coconut
  • 2 tsps Coconut oil
  • 3 green chillies
  • Salt
  • Oil for frying the Bittergourd

Method :

Wash the Bittergourd and snip of both the ends. Chop it into extremely tiny pieces as shown in the above picture. Apply some salt and keep aside for ten minutes. You will notice that it releases water. Heat oil in a pan. Squeeze out the Bittergourd and fry it in batches till crisp. Remove and drain on a kitchen towel. Chop onions the same quantity as the fried Bittergourd . So also the grated coconut. Mince the green chillies. Crush them with a little salt. Mix the grated coconut, chopped onions, crushed green chillies and coconut oil. Mix thoroughly. Add the fried Bittergourd pieces just before serving as they tend to get soggy if mixed earlier. Goes well with hot rice or even with Roti.

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