Uchche Bhaja / Bitter Gourd Fries
Uchche Bhaja is bitter gourd fries from a Bengali Kitchen . These are a delicacy of Bengali's, even though it is bitter.
Equipment
- Kadai / Wok / Pan
Ingredients
- 200 gms Bitter Gourds
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- Oil to fry
Instructions
- Cut uchchhe or bitter gourd into thin roundels and soak in water for 10 mins. Drain water and keep bitter gourd aside.
- Heat mustard oil or regular cooking oil to smoking point in heavy bottomed pan.
- Add sliced bitter gourd and fry for 2 mins on high flame.
- Turn down the flame and fry on medium flame until it changes colour to dark .
- Add salt, turmeric .
- Mix lightly and cook until everything is incorporated.
Notes
To cut down the bitterness, one can add -
Thin slices of potatoes
Thin slices of pumpkin.
Pinch of sugar.
You can also marinate the Ucheches in curd and salt. If marinating, wash them well before you fry.