Ingredients

• bitter gourd - 300 to 350 gm
• grated coconut - 3 tbsp
• green chilies 2, chopped
• jaggery powder - 1 tbsp
• lime juice - 1 tbsp
• onion - ½ cup, finely chopped
• oil to deep fry
• salt - ¾ tsp

How to Make Bitter Gourd Kosumbari

• Scrape the bitter gourds and chop into small pieces.
• Mix with salt and keep aside for 30 minutes.
• Squeeze out the bitter juice.
• Heat oil and deep fry the gourd pieces on mode flame till brown and crisp.
• Crush coconut with chilies and jaggery.
• Just before serving, add the coconut mixture and lime juice to the fried pieces.
• Taste and add salt if needed.
• Serve as an accompaniment to a traditional South Indian meal.