Ingredients:

• Bitter gourd – 1/2 kg
• Oil
• Garlic – 8 flakes, sliced
• Onion – 1 cup, thinly sliced
• Coconut – 1/2 cup, grated
• Green chillies (sliced) – 2 to 3
• Peanuts – 2 tbsp
• Curry leaves – few
• Chilli powder – 1.5 tsp or to taste
• Coriander powder – 1 tsp
• Salt to taste

Method:

1. Cut bitter gourd into thin round slices.
2. Sprinkle some salt and keep aside for 15 mins.
3. Drain the liquid and deep fry in hot oil till the slices are brown and crisp.
4. Heat 3 tbsp of oil in a fry pan.
5. Add garlic and fry till brown.
6. Add onion, fry till brown.
7. Add coconut, green chillies and peanuts.
8. Fry till coconut and peanuts are golden.
9. Add curry leaves, chilli and coriander powders.
10. Fry for a few seconds.
11. Add the bitter gourd slices, salt and mix well.
12. Serve with rice.