Bitter gourd fry

Bitter gourd helps in regulating the blood sugar. Hence, diabetics can include this gourd in their diet daily or at least three times a week. 
Here is a recipe using this gourd that can be used as a side dish for flat breads or rice.

Ingredients:
Bitter gourd -200gms
Onion -2
Tomatoes -3
Turmeric powder -1tp
Chilli flakes -1tsp
Brown sugar -3tblsps(optional)
Dosa podi -3tsps
Curry leaves -few
Salt and oil - as required

Method:
Wash and chop the bitter gourd into small pieces. Rub some salt and set it aside for 10 minutes. Then wash it in running water for few seconds. Puree the tomatoes. Chop the onion finely and fry in little oil. When it turns translucent add the bitter gourd pieces, turmeric powder, chilli flakes, salt and little water. Close and cook till the gourd is half done. Then add the tomato puree and brown sugar. Cook for another few seconds till is blended. Next, add the dosai podi and little oil. Stir fry till it dries up. Garnish with curry leaves.