Uchche Aloo Jhuri (Bittergourd & Potato Jhuri)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup uchche/karala (small pieces & thinly chopped)
• 1 medium potato (cut into julienne) 
• 1 small onion (thinly sliced)
• 3-4 tbsp mustard oil
• A pinch of panch phoran
• 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
• Salt to taste

Making Procedure:

Wash bittergourd and potato separately and Put them into separate colander.

Heat oil in a kadai till it smoke, reduce the heat and add the bittergourd, salt and 1/2 of turmeric powder. Stir well and fry it for 2 minutes on medium heat. Then put the lead on and cook it for 3-5 minutes on low heat or the edges turn light brown color. 

Now open the lead, add potatoes, onion and panch phoran. Fry it for 3-5 minutes on low to medium heat. Add remaining turmeric powder and salt. Mix it well and put the lid back. Stir occasionally and cook it for 4-5 minutes on low heat.

Remove from heat and serve hot with plain rice.