Bitter Gourd Kismoor

Bitter Gourd as the name suggests is very bitter in taste and is usually not liked by most people. However, this is one preparation of bitter gourd which is made in Goa which I like. It is called as kismoor and can be eaten with rotis or as an accompaniment in a rice meal. Kismoor is also prepared with dried prawns in Goa (Dried Prawns Kismoor). We will update that recipe for you very soon 🙂

Serves: 3-4
Preparation Time: 40 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients :
Bitter Gourd: 2 cups peeled and cut into very small pieces
Onions: 2 finely chopped
Salt: to taste
Green Chilly: 1 slit vertically
Coriander: 2 tbsp finely chopped
Turmeric Powder: 1/2 tsp
Chili Powder: 1 tsp

Method of Preparation:

1. Apply salt to the bitter gourd pieces and keep aside for 1/2 hour. Squeeze the excess water from the bitter gourd pieces. This will remove some of the bitterness.
2. In a pan, heat a little oil. Stir fry the bitter gourd till brown. Keep aside.
3. In the same pan, heat oil. Stir fry onion till golden brown. Mix with bitter gourd.
4. Add green chilly, chili powder, turmeric powder and coriander. Mix well.