Low Carb Bitter Gourd Fry
Elevate your side dish game with this flavorful and healthy **Low Carb Bitter Gourd Fry**, a perfect blend of crispy textures and bold spices. Designed to cut carbohydrates without compromising taste, this recipe transforms humble bitter gourds into a deliciously golden treat. By using turmeric, red chili powder, cumin, and a hint of asafoetida, along with a thin coating of gram flour, this fry offers a medley of earthy flavors balanced with mild heat. The bitterness is mellowed through a clever salting technique, making it palatable even for skeptics of bitter gourd. Quick to prepare and ready in just 35 minutes, it’s ideal as a low-carb side dish or a savory snack. Packed with flavor and nutrients, this dish pairs perfectly with any meal while catering to health-conscious foodies.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Bitter gourd
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 2 tablespoons Gram flour (besan)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Coriander powder
- 1 pinch Asafoetida (hing)
Instructions
Wash the bitter gourds thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Cut the ends off the bitter gourds and slice them into thin rounds, about 1/4-inch thick.
Place the sliced bitter gourd in a large bowl. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt and let it sit for 10 minutes to help reduce its bitterness.
After 10 minutes, squeeze the bitter gourd slices gently to remove excess water and some of the bitterness. Rinse under running water and drain well.
In a separate bowl, combine turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, gram flour, coriander powder, and a pinch of asafoetida. Mix well.
Add the drained bitter gourd slices to the spice mixture and toss to coat the slices evenly.
Heat olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
Add the spiced bitter gourd slices to the hot oil, spreading them in a single layer to ensure even cooking.
Fry the bitter gourd slices, stirring occasionally, until they turn golden brown and crispy, approximately 15-20 minutes.
Remove the fried bitter gourd slices from the pan and drain on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
Serve hot as a side dish or enjoy as a healthy snack on their own.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
419 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.5 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2397 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.6 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.0 g | ||
| Protein | 8.6 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 109 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1441 mg | 31% | |
*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.
