South Indian Bitter Gourd Roast

• 2 bitter gourds, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch rings
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 pinches asafoetida powder
• 1/2 teaspoon gram flour (besan)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground red chile pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon jaggery

1. Place bitter gourd rings in a microwave-safe bowl. Toss with 1 teaspoon oil and salt to coat. Microwave, stirring halfway through, until tender, about 4 minutes.
2. Heat the remaining oil in a saucepan over low heat. Add the gourds and asafoetida powder. Cook and stir until slightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add besan, ground red chile, and coriander; cook and stir until flavors meld, about 3 minutes. Add jaggery; mix well.

bitter gourds, vegetable oil, salt, asafoetida powder, gram flour, ground red chile pepper, ground coriander, jaggery

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/221850/south-indian-bitter-gourd-roast/ (may not work)