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- Stir fry them (turn them once) until they start to crisp and brown, about 10 minutes or so. Take the pan off the heat add in:
- 1/4 tsp of turmeric
- 1/4 tsp kashmiri chili powder or 1/8 tsp paprika mixed with 1/8 tsp of cayenne
- 1/4 cup grated dried or fresh coconut
- 1/2 Tbs of lemon or lime juice
- Mix all of the spices together with the bitter melon slices.
- Sprinkle with a 1/4 tsp of sea salt or any good quality salt and serve them up with beer or any soft drink,
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 4g | |
| Calories 3 | |
| Calories from Fat 1 | 33% |
| Total Fat 0.06g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.02g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 19mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 0.68g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugars 0.11g | 0% |
| Protein 0.08g | 0% |
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