Karatyacho Fodi Recipe - Pan Fried Bitter Gourd

Step 1: To begin making the Karatyacho Fodi recipe, wash bitter gourd well using water and scrape away the top bumpy skin with a peeler

Step 2: Make them really smooth

Step 3: If bitter gourds are big then cut them horizontally into 3 pieces otherwise cut them into 2

Step 4: Cut each piece vertically into 2 pieces and give slits to each piece as shown below

Step 5: Sprinkle some salt over these pieces, about 1/2 tablespoon

Step 6: Massage well and keep them aside for about 20 minutes, and after 20 minutes, drain out all the bitter juice

Step 7: In a plate, mix together red chili powder, turmeric powder and semolina

Step 8: Heat a skillet and drizzle some oil (about 1 to 2 tablespoons)

Step 9: Nicely coat each Karela piece with this mixture and place them over heated skillet

Step 10: Drizzle little more oil over the pieces and let them fry on medium heat till they are nice and crisp on one side

Step 11: Flip them over and fry on the other side till crisp

Step 12: Once they are well fried and look dark brown and crisp, remove them out and enjoy with Indian vegetarian Thali

Step 13: Serve Karatyacho Fodi along with Goan Style Mushroom Vindaloo and Steamed Rice for a weekday meal