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Hagalakayi fry recipe

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"Discover the flavorful Hagalakayi Fry, also known as Bitter Gourd Fry, with a detailed recipe guide accompanied by step-by-step pictures . This delicious Hagalakayi Masale Palya is a perfect accompaniment to plain rice or curd rice. The fry is made by combining sliced bitter gourd with salt, gram flour, and a blend of spice powders. Notably, this recipe does not include jaggery, making it suitable for diabetic patients.
Bitter gourd is a remarkable vegetable known for its numerous health benefits, especially for diabetic patients as it helps in maintaining sugar levels. While many bitter gourd recipes incorporate jaggery, which counteracts its benefits for diabetics, this particular recipe avoids jaggery altogether. Enjoy the delightful flavors of bitter gourd with this no-jaggery Hagalakayi Fry."
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tender bitter gourds
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • A big pinch hing or asafoetida
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 - 1 tsp amchur powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
  • 1 tsp crushed fennel seeds
  • 1 tbsp gram flour or kadle hittu
  • Salt as per your taste
  • 3 - 5 tbsp cooking oil

Instructions
 

  • To begin with rinse and slice the bitter gourd thinly. After slicing deseed them. Optionally you can soak them in salt water to remove the excess bitterness.
  • Take a thick bottomed frying pan and heat 2 tbsp of oil. Add in bitter gourd slices.
  • Start fying them under low flame until the slices are cooked and turns brown here and there. Add in oil if required.
  • After frying add in salt, asafoetida, turmeric powder and red chilli powder.
  • Followed by add in coriander powder, cumin powder, amchur powder and garam masala.
  • Give a quick mix. Add in oil if required. After frying for a minute add in crushed fennel seeds.
  • Give a quick mix. At the end add in a tbsp of gram flour (besan or kadle hittu)
  • Continue frying for 2 more minutes. Add in oil if you find it very dry. Switch off the stove and serve it with plain rice or curd rice.
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