Bitter Gourd Fritters

Ingredients:

Bitter Gourd 1 Large
Besan 3 Tbsps
Rice Flour 6 Tbsps
Red Chili Powder 1/2 tsp
Soda bi Carb a Pinch
Salt to Taste

Method of preparation:

Lightly scrape, wash, remove ends and thinly slice the bitter gourd.

In a mixing bowl, mix together besan, rice flour, red chili powder, soda bi carb and salt into thick paste adding enough water.
Mix in bitter gourd slices and coat them with the mixture.

Heat a deep frying pan on medium heat.
Slowly drop the bitter gourd slices coated in the rice flour mixture.
Deep fry till they turn golden brown on both sides.
Remove the bitter gourd fritters onto a absorbent paper.
Repeat the same with any remaining bitter gourd slices.
Serve bitter gourd slice with steamed rice and dollop of ghee.

Notes: Make sure fritters are thoroughly cooked.

Suggestions: Adjust red chili powder according to spice preference.