Bitter Gourd Golden Fry / Chips:

The name is enough to make kids run away,  I am sure there are still some people who hate this vegetable. This type of fried recipes will grab their attention, it is really awesome to match with plain cooked rice and sambar. My mother used to crush this fried bitter gourd and simply mix with rice and eat this is very good for diabetics. This can be stored for 3 to 4 days in a container.  Complete taste of bitter gourd can be enjoyed from this bitter gourd fry. It is must to take once in a week for healthy living.

Health Benefits:

It has lots of benefits, like intestinal health and helps get rid of nematode worms. It is so good for diabetic patients, does not cure diabetes but it helps lower the sugar level. This healthy vegetable has beauty benefits too. Bitter melon is invariably good for your skin. It helps gets rid of acne and gives you a flawless complexion. There are several other health benefits of bitter gourd-like weight loss and beauty care. It contains a laxative property.

Ingredients:

Bitter gourd-250 gms

Buttermilk or sour curd-1/4 cup this helps to reduce the bitterness of the vegetable

Salt-1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp

Rice flour-2 tsp

Method:

Wash and slice bitter gourd, deseed it.

Sprinkle some buttermilk, add salt, turmeric powder, and rice flour mix it well to marinate for 20 minutes.

 

Heat oil and squeeze and drop a few slices carefully into the hot oil.

Stir occasionally, drain and remove from oil once the sizzling sound reduces.

This can be fried golden crispy or partially cooked shallow fry.

Golden fry:

Partially cooked, shallow fry: