Kakarakaya Karam (Bitter gourd fry)

Ingredients:

Kakarakayalu (Bitter gourds) - 2

Onion (large) - 1

Grated coconut - 2 tbsp

Garlic pods - 2

Red chilly powder - 1 tbsp

Turmeric - 1/2 tbsp

Cumin seeds - 1/2 tbsp

Curry leaves - 1 leaflet

Grated jaggery/Sugar - 1 tbsp

Salt - as per taste

Oil - 2 tbsp

Procedure:

1. Wash, clean and peel the surface of bitter gourds and chop in to thin rings.
2. Grind garlic pods with red chilly powder, grated coconut and salt in to coarse paste.
3. Take a pan, add oil and heat it.
4. Add cumin seeds, bitter gourd rings, turmeric, salt and saute it under low flame for 10 min.
5. When bitter gourd rings start changing color add finely chopped onions and saute them again for 10-15 min.
6. Now add coarse garlic-coconut paste and stir well.
7. Add jaggery, cook it for another 5-10 min and switch off the flame.
8. Serve hot with white rice and enjoy the taste.