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.