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# Crispy fried bitter gourd salad (karawila sambol)

Crispy fried bitter gourd salad or karawila sambol is a Sri Lankan salad recipe with fried bitter gourd, onion, tomatoes, green chilli, etc. A wonderful concoction of a few ordinary things and hey, we have a really tasty dish to serve with rice and curry.

![crispy fried bitter gourd salad recipe](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/crispy-fried-bitter-gourd-salad-recipe-ed2.jpg)

Alright folks, raise your hand if you don't like bitter gourd. Yep, me neither. I mean, it's bitter. Not to mention it's a gourd so bitter gourd truly has very little going for it BUT I will say this about this crispy fried bitter gourd salad recipe.

It's crispy
It's tangy
It's fresh
It's crunchy
It's a standalone dish with rice
It's delicious, I promise

So yes, total win here especially if you are quite iffy about bitter gourd but want to include it in your diet and feel all healthy and yay.

![crispy fried bitter gourd salad recipe](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/crispy-fried-bitter-gourd-salad-re3cipe-ed.jpg)

So where did this Sri Lankan crispy fried bitter gourd salad enter my repertoire or salad recipes, you ask? I have a bit of a secret you guys. I have a full time helper now and she's Sri Lankan, not to mention a pretty great cook. In light of being a new mom who went back to work full time a month ago, I am riding on her recipes and dishes she cooks for our family. No harm, right? Sharing is caring.

![crispy fried bitter gourd salad recipe](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/crispy-fried-bitter-gourd-salad-recipe-ed.jpg)

Sri Lankans love their chillies and coconut. Have you checked out [Sri Lankan palak dal](https://www.cookingandme.com/2009/06/01/sri-lankan-palak-dal-recipe/), or this [raw mango coconut curry](https://www.cookingandme.com/2009/05/21/sri-lankan-mango-curry-recipe/) or even this [beetroot thel dala](https://www.cookingandme.com/2009/05/29/srilankan-beetroot-thel-dala-recipe/)? Delicious I tell you!

They also have a lot of unique sambols or curries that go fabulously with rice which is their staple main food. This salad right here is a strong favourite and has us adding bitter gourd to our weekly grocery list which is a total change from before.

## Crispy fried bitter gourd salad (karawila sambol)

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Karawila Sambol delicious Sri Lankan salad with crispy fried bitter gourd, onions, tomatoes, green chillies, and lemon juice. Perfect to serve with rice.

- 6 cups sliced bitter gourd- 1/2 cup thinly sliced onions- 1/2 cup ripe cubed tomatoes- 2-3 green chillies (chopped)- 2-3 tbsp lime juice- Salt to taste- Pepper powder to taste- Oil to deep fry

- Wash and slice the bitter gourd into thin slices- Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the bitter gourd slices until golden brown and crispy- Drain and set aside- Slice onions, tomatoes, and green chillies- When ready to serve, add the deep fried bitter gourd to the rest of the ingredients, salt, and pepper and mix thoroughly- Serve with rice

SaladSri Lankan

**Step by Step Crispy Fried Bitter Gourd Salad Recipe**

Wash and slice the bitter gourd into thin slices

![crispy fried bitter gourd salad recipe](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/crispy-fried-bitter-gourd-salad-recipe.jpg)Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the bitter gourd slices until golden brown and crispy

![crispy fried bitter gourd salad recipe](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/crispy-fried-bitter-gourd-salad-recipe-2.jpg)Drain and set aside

![crispy fried bitter gourd salad recipe](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/crispy-fried-bitter-gourd-salad-recipe-3.jpg)Slice onions, tomatoes, and green chillies. When ready to serve, add the deep fried bitter gourd to the rest of the ingredients, salt, lime juice, and pepper and mix thoroughly

![crispy fried bitter gourd salad recipe](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/crispy-fried-bitter-gourd-salad-recipe-4.jpg)Serve with rice

![crispy fried bitter gourd salad recipe](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/crispy-fried-bitter-gourd-salad-recipe-5.jpg)