Simple Bitter gourd / Karela / Paavakkai Fry with minimum bitterness

This is a simple, yet a delicious tasting recipe.
Ingredients:

• Bitter-gourd - 4 Medium sized
• Turmeric - a pinch
• Chilli powder - 1 tablespoon
• Amchur powder/Dry Mango powder - 1 teaspoon
• oil-1 tablespoon
• Salt to taste.

Method:
Wash the bitter-gourd and slit them into half lengthwise and remove all the seeds inside them. Now cut them into thin slices. Mix all the above ingredients and leave it for 15 mins.  Heat a Pan and add 1 tablespoon of oil.  Now add the mixture in the pan and fry it in medium flame for 10-15 mins until it is cooked and it is ready to be served.  You may sprinkle some more Amchur/dry mango powder optionally and serve.

Nutrition Benefits:

• Good source of various vitamins like B1, B2, and B3 and C
• Excellent source of various minerals like magnesium, folic acid, zinc, phosphorus, manganese, and has high dietary fiber.
• Has great benefits for insulin dependent diabetic patients
• rich in iron, contains twice the beta-carotene of broccoli, twice the calcium of spinach, and twice the potassium of a banana.