Kakarakaya Pulusu in Telugu | How to Cook Bitter Gourd Recipe in Telugu by Hyderabadi Ruchulu

INGREDIENTS

1. Bitter gourd - 1/4 Kg

2. Onions - 1 Cup

3. Tamarind - 30 Grams

4. Curry Leaves - 1/2 Cup

5. Green Chillies - 2

6. Chilli Powder - 2 Teaspoons

7. Salt

8. Turmeric Powder - 1/2 Teaspoon

9. Cumin Seeds - 1/2 Teaspoon

10. Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 Teaspoon

11. Sesame Seeds Powder - 2 Teaspoons

12. Coriander Seeds Powder - 1 Teaspoon

13. Sugar - 1 Teaspoon

Wash and clean bitter gourds.

They don't need to be peeled.

Cut off the ends and cut into circles.

Mix 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder.

Close the lid and let it sit for 15-20 minutes.

Soak tamarind and juice it.

After 20 minutes, press the pieces.

This will remove the bitter juice.

It is not compulsory to follow this process.

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan.

Add 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 cup onions and fry.

Fry till onions turn brown.

Add 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste and mix

Fry for a minute and add bitter gourd pieces.

Mix, close the lid and cook on low flame.

Add green chillies, curry leaves and mix.

Cook for 5 minutes and add 2 teaspoons chilli powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon coriander seeds powder, 2 teaspoons sesame seeds powder and mix.

Mix. Juice tamarind and add water to curry.

Add 1 teaspoon sugar.

Cook till required consistency is obtained.

Add coriander leaves and mix.

Garam masala powder could also be added.