Kakarakaya Orugu

Ingredients :

Bitter Gourd [kakarakaya] -- 250 gm

Onion -- 1 , finely chopped

Mustard seeds -- 1 tsp

Cumin -- 1 tsp

Urad daal -- 1 tsp

Red chilli powder -- 2 tsp

Salt -- to the taste

Oil -- 2 tsp

Method :

1. Cut the Bitter gourd into sliced circles and microwave for about 10 - 12 min till they turn crispy

2. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard,cumin,urad daal

3. Add chopped onions and fry till they turn brown

4. Finally add the dried Bitter gourd and fry for 5 min , add chilli powder and salt

5. Remove from flame

Goes well with hot rice along with rasam/sambar