Bittergourd poriyal without bitterness

  Bittergourd poriyal Without Bitterness

          Bittergourd is rich in nutrients but we hate that because of its bitter taste.But,this poriyal is a tasty sidedish without bitterness.This is one of my daughters favourite dish. Try this I am sure you will definitely enjoy this..:)

                        

Preparation time : 5 mins

Cooking time : 15 mins

Ingredients :

·        Bittergourd – 2

·        Onion – 1 small (finely chopped)

·        Tomato – ½ piece (finely chopped)

·        Sambar powder – 2 tb spn

·        Salt as required

·        Grated coconut – 3 tb spn

·        Curry leaves

For tempering :

·        Mustard seeds – ½ spoon

·        Urad dhal – ½ spoon

Preparation :

          Wash and slice the bittergourds into thin rounds.

Method :

·        Heat oil in a pan add mustard seeds and let them crackle.

·        Add urad dhal and fry it becomes golden brown.

·        Then add chopped onion and tomato sauté it well in the oil.

·        Add bittergourd pieces, sambar powder and salt along with enough water.

·        Close the lid and boil it till becomes soft.

·        Atlast add the grated coconut stir well and simmer it for 5 mins and off the flame.garnish with curry leaves.
                                    

                

Bittergourd poriyal is ready..It is a very good side dish for sambar,rasam and curd rice.