180) KARAATHYA KISMORI

KARAATHYA KISMORI

A CRISPY, CRUNCHY, MUNCHY, BITTER GOURD SIDE DISH

Ingredients:

     1)    Karaathya kocholu (deep fried bitter gourd bits) -  1 cup (see my recipe)

     2)    Grated coconut – 1 cup

     3)    Finely chopped onion – 1 cup

     4)    Hot green chili – 1 no.

     5)    Coconut oil – 1 teaspoon

     6)    Powdered salt – 2 pinches

     7)    Tender curry leaves – 1 sprig

To Make:

          Put the karaathya kocholu, the grated coconut, the finely chopped onion and the salt into a mixing bowl. Pluck off the stem of the green chili, chop to superfine bits and add. Pluck the tender curry leaves from their sprig and tip in (if the curry leaves are mature, use only half the number and be sure to chop them to superfine pieces). Sprinkle the salt and dribble the oil. Mix well and serve fresh with any dish. You will love the texture and the taste of karaathya kismori.

Enjoy!!!