BITTERGOURD PAKODA

NEEDED
bittergourd - ( big ones )- 4
gram flour/ besan /kadalaimavu  - 1/2 cup approx
turmeric powder/ haldi - 1 tsp
hing
white til / sesame seeds - 2 tsp
chilly powder
salt
oil for frying

METHOD

• wash the bittergourd and cut to small pieces . discard the seeds .
• put the chopped  bittergourd in a bowl.
• add salt , chilly powder, hing , haldi and  .
• add besan little by little and mix well .
• sprinkle some water if required.
• the bittergourd  should be well coated with the besan .
• (if not add little more besan ).

• now heat oil in a wok . medium heat.
• gently sprinkle the bittergourd in the oil.
• fry for few minutes till crisp and golden .
• ( method is same as we  make onion pakoda.)
• serve hot.