Bitter gourd /Kakarakaya fry

Bitter gourd is one of the most hated curries till I got married.I was kind of devastated when I found out it's my dear hubby's favorite curry... till that moment ..even in my wildest dreams I never thought that some one will be out there with bitter gourd as their favorite....obviously I was wrong.....:) .Now it's a different story I don't say I love bitter gourd but At least I don't hate it now.(thanks to my MIl ..she makes awesome bitter gourd fry).I got this recipe from a friend who happens to be a wonderful cook....

Ingredients:

6 medium Bitter gourd diced,

1tsp turmeric powder,

1 tsp salt,

For powder/podi:

3tbs peanuts ,

2tbs coriander seeds,

1 tbs cumin seeds

For seasoning:

1tsp urad dhal,

1tsp cumin seeds,

1 tsp mustard seeds,

few curry leaves

Method:

1. Add 1tsp turmeric powder,salt to diced bitter gourd pieces and mix well and keep aside.
2. Squeeze the bitter gourd pieces .
3. heat the oil in a heavy bottomed pan and do the seasoning adding urad dhal,mustard seeds and cumin seeds and curry leaves.
4. Add the squeezed bitter gourd pieces and fry till they are cooked well.
5. Meanwhile roast the peanuts,coriander seeds and cumin separately and make a fine powder.
6. Once the bitter gourd is fried add red chili powder and mix well.
7. Add the Powder you made in step 4 and fry for 1 minute.