Korola Bhaji (Bitter Gourd Fry)
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Description
A simple, slightly bitter, and crispy side dish made by very thinly slicing bitter gourd (Korola) and onions, and stir-frying them until dry.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Bitter gourd
- Red onion
- Mustard oil(or Veg oil)
- Turmeric
- Salt
Instructions
- Slice bitter gourd paper-thin, salt to draw out moisture.
- Slice onions thin.
- Fry in plenty of oil until slightly crispy.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Bitter gourd, Onion
Pairing
White Rice / Dal
Trivia
Unlike Japanese Goya Champuru which uses pork/egg, this uses a 'minimalist aesthetic' of just veg and turmeric to taste the pure bitterness.
Eating tips & etiquette
Eaten as the very first bite with hot rice. In Bengali cuisine, 'bitterness' (Teto) plays a crucial role in stimulating the appetite.
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