Ingredients

• Bitter gourd - 1/2 kg
• Oil
• Garlic - 8 flakes, sliced
• Onion - 1 cup, thinly sliced
• Coconut - 1/2 cup, grated
• Green chillies (sliced) - 2 to 3
• Peanuts - 2 tbsp
• Curry leaves - few
• Chilli powder - 1.5 tsp or to taste
• Coriander powder - 1 tsp
• Salt to taste

How to Make Kakarkai Vepudu (Bitter Gourd Fry)

• Cut bitter gourd into thin round slices.
• Sprinkle some salt and keep aside for 15 mins.
• Drain the liquid and deep fry in hot oil till the slices are brown and crisp.
• Heat 3 tbsp of oil in a fry pan.
• Add garlic and fry till brown.
• Add onion, fry till brown.
• Add coconut, green chillies and peanuts.
• Fry till coconut and peanuts are golden.
• Add curry leaves, chilli and coriander powders.
• Fry for a few seconds.
• Add the bitter gourd slices, salt and mix well.
• Serve with rice.