Dairy-Free Bitter Gourd Fry
Elevate your plant-based cooking with this irresistible Dairy-Free Bitter Gourd Fry, a crispy and flavorful side dish or snack that transforms humble bitter gourd into a golden delight. Perfect for vegans and vegetarians, this recipe uses a clever blend of chickpea flour and rice flour combined with aromatic spices like turmeric, cumin, and garam masala, ensuring each slice is coated with bold, punchy flavors. The preparation includes a simple trick to reduce bitterness, making it suitable for everyone—even those new to this distinctive vegetable! Quick and easy to make, this gluten-free bitter gourd fry is pan-fried to crispy perfection in just minutes. Serve it fresh and hot to complement your favorite meals or enjoy it as a stand-alone treat bursting with texture and spice.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized Bitter gourd
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Coriander powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Garam masala
- 2 tablespoons Besan (chickpea flour)
- 1 tablespoon Rice flour
- 4 tablespoons Cooking oil
Instructions
Wash the bitter gourds thoroughly and pat them dry using a kitchen towel.
With a sharp knife, cut the bitter gourds into thin circular slices (approximately 1/4 inch thick). Discard the seeds if they are hard.
Place the sliced bitter gourd in a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Mix well and let it rest for about 10 minutes to reduce bitterness.
After 10 minutes, rinse the bitter gourd slices under running water to remove excess salt, and then drain them well.
In a mixing bowl, combine turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and garam masala.
Add besan (chickpea flour) and rice flour to the spices. Mix well to form a uniform spice mix.
Add the drained bitter gourd slices into the spice and flour mixture, ensuring every piece is well coated.
Heat cooking oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the spiced bitter gourd slices in a single layer; do not overcrowd the pan. Fry them in batches if necessary.
Fry each side for about 3-4 minutes until crispy and golden brown, then flip and repeat.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried bitter gourd slices from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve hot as a side dish or a standalone snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
634 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.9 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2381 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.3 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 672 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
