Bitter gourd fry - 1

I generally prepare stuffed bitter gourd, but then i thought of preparing it in another way and i prepared this, this curry tastes really good.....

Preparation time : 15mins + 20 to 30 mins
Serves : 2

Ingredients :

Bitter gourd/ bitter melon/ karela/ kaakarakaaya : 2
Onion : 1
Urad dal : 1/4 tsp
Green chili : 2
Curry leaves : one spring
Turmeric powder : 1/4 tsp
Ginger garlic paste : 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder : 1 tsp
Chili powder : 1/2 tsp
Sugar : 1tsp
Salt : to taste

Method :

Cut bitter gourd into thin slices.
Add salt and turmeric powder to it and mix it good, keep it aside for 15 mins.
Take a pan , add 2 tsp of oil, when hot add urad dal, when brown in color add green chili, curry leaves,
ginger garlic paste, turmeric and sliced onion.
Fry till onions are translucent.
Squeeze bitter gourd (if you want to wash it go ahead) and add it to the pan.
Fry for 2 mins.
Add coriander powder, red chili powder and fry for few mins.
Cover and cook for 5 to 10 mins.
Take the lid off and cook till the bitter gourd is crispy.
When bitter gourd is slightly brown in colour, add sugar.
(i generally don't like sweet taste, so i dint add sugar for the first time when i prepared this, but second time i thought, let me add sugar and the dish tasted awesome and excellent, so don't forgot to add sugar)
Add freshly chopped coriander leaves.
Serve hot with rice.
Enjoy your dish.
Thank you, do post your comments :)