Uchche Bhaja (Bitter Gourd Fry)

Source : Heat Oil In A Pan And Temper With Whole Dry Red Chilies Amp Panch Phoron After It Stops Spluttering Add Chopped Garlic Amp Saute For A Few Seconds...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : August 15, 2026

Step:

  1. Heat oil in a pan and temper with whole dry red chilies & panch phoron. After it stops spluttering, add chopped garlic & saute for a few seconds.

    Uchche Bhaja (Bitter Gourd Fry) recipe step 1 photo
  2. Now add the chopped bitter gourd, salt and turmeric powder.

    Uchche Bhaja (Bitter Gourd Fry) recipe step 2 photo
  3. Cover and cook on a low flame till it is tender. Keep stirring at intervals.

    Uchche Bhaja (Bitter Gourd Fry) recipe step 3 photo
  4. When done, add the kasundi and stir well to combine.

    Uchche Bhaja (Bitter Gourd Fry) recipe step 4 photo
  5. Switch off the flame. Add coriander leaves and give it a toss.

    Uchche Bhaja (Bitter Gourd Fry) recipe step 5 photo
  6. Serve with hot steamed rice and ghee.

    Uchche Bhaja (Bitter Gourd Fry) recipe step 6 photo

Ingredients

  1. 2-3 medium size bitter gourd, chopped finely
  2. 1 tsp. panch phoron (equal quantity of fennel, cumin, mustard, fenugreek and nigella (kalonji) seeds)
  3. 1-2 whole dry red chilies, broken into two
  4. 3 tbsp. mustard oil
  5. 1 tsp. garlic, chopped (opt)
  6. To taste salt
  7. 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
  8. 1 tbsp. kasundi (mustard paste) / ghee
  9. 1 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped (opt)

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