Easy Bitter gourd Fry (kaipakya/Kaipakka/Kaipakkai/Pavakka fry)

INGREDIENTS:

Bitter gourd- 2 small ones
Onion - half of a big onion(sliced)
Curry leaves- 1 sprig
Green chilly - 2(slit)
Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp
Chilly powder - 3/4 tsp
Salt - to taste
Oil - enough or deep fry


DIRECTIONS:

1. Cut bitter gourd lengthwise and clean each half by scraping or cutting out the inside. After cleaning it, only the green part of the bittergourd will remain. Cut those into thin pieces.(Note that you should not cut it lengthwise)

2. Mix the bitter gourd with onion, curry leaves, green chillies, turmeric powder, chilly powder and salt. Set it aside for 15 mins.

3. Heat oil in a frying pan and deep fry it till it gets crisp and golden brown in colour.

4. Enjoy it with steamed rice.