Tinda Masala

   
Ingredients

    10 - 15 Tinda ( cut into 6-8 pieces lengthwise)
     1 Tbsp oil
    1/2 tsp cumin seeds
    1 tsp coriander powder
    1/2 tsp red chilli powder
    1/4 tsp turmeric powder
    1/2 tsp garam masala powder
    1 green chillies-slit
    Coriander leaves-chopped
    Salt for taste 



Method

Heat the oil and add cumin seeds.
When the seeds begin to splutter, add the green chillies and tinda, and stir-fry 2-3 times.
Add coriander powder, salt, red chilli powder, turmeric, and the garam masala. Stir to mix well.
Cover and cook over low heat, stirring a few times till cooked.
Garnished with coriander leaves.

Bitter Gourd Rings (Karate podi)

Ingredients

2-3 bitter gourds
1 cup rice flour
1 tsp chilli powder
Pinch of hing powder(Asafoetida)
salt to taste
oil  for deep fry


Method

 
Wash and rinse whole bitter gourd. Slice into rounds and  make it thin. Sprinkle a little salt over the bitter gourd slices and set aside.
Remove the salt water from the bitter gourd slices
Take a bowl in that mix chilli powder, rice flour, hing and litte salt( because you have already sprinkled a few on the bitter gourd). Add a little water and make a thick paste.
 Add the bitter gourd slices and mix well so that the paste is coated on the slices.
Heat oil in a kadai or deep fryer. Add the slices one by one to the oil.
Turn the slices upside down and fry till both the sides get dark red color.