Bitter Gourd Cashews Fry

Ingredients:

Bitter Gourd 2 Medium
Cashews 5
Grated Fresh Coconut 4 Tbsps
Red Chili Powder 1/4 tsp
Salt to Taste
Oil 1 Tbsp

Method of preparation:

Lightly scrape, remove ends, wash and chop the bitter gourd into thin slices.
Grind cashews into fine powder using spice grinder.
Then add the grated coconut and grind again for few seconds and remove from heat.

Heat oil in a pan, add sliced bitter gourd.
Fry on medium flame till bitter gourd changes color and start to brown.
Stir in ground cashews coconut mixture and salt.
Mix thoroughly and fry for a minute or two and remove from heat.
Stir in red chili powder and serve bitter gourd cashews fry with steamed rice and dollop of ghee.

Notes: Make sure not to over fry the bitter gourd.

Suggestions: Adjust spice with red chili powder.
Variations: Add a pinch of sugar along with red chili powder if you wish.