Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 5 of 6 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Turmeric | 1 tsp ground (3g) | 9 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Bitter Gourd | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 3 Bitter gourd
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 Medium onion, sliced very thinly
- 2 Fresh green chilies, seeded and sliced
- Oil for shallow frying
- Lemon juice to taste
Directions
Wash the bitter gourds.
Cut crossways into fairly thin slices.
Rub with turmeric and salt and fry in oil until golden brown on both sides.
Drain on paper.
Then mix with the onion and chilies.
Season with lemon juice and more salt if necessary.
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