Spicy Bitter Gourd Curry

Preparation Time - 5 Min                        Cooking time - 20 Min                           Serves - 3

This is a bitter gourd curry with gravy. If you do not like the bitter gourd dry fry then you must try this recipe.

Ingredients :

Bitter gourd - 2

Sesame seed powder - 3 Tsp

Ground nut powder - 1 Tsp

Jaggery - 3 Tsp

Tamarind pieces - 3-4

Oil - 3 Tsp

Cumin seeds -1 Tsp

Salt - 3 Tsp

Red chili powder - 3 Tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/2 Tsp

Goda Masala (Optional) - 1 Tsp

Method :

1) Cut bitter gourd in 1 inch pieces and slit them vertically. I prefer to remove seeds from bitter gourds.

2) Add 2 1/2 Tsp salt , tamarind pieces or tamarind paste and add 2 cup of water in bitter gourds.
Pressure cook them for 10 mins or 1 whistle.

3) Now remove bitter gourds from pressure cooker and squeeze them well till dry.

4) Heat oil in pan add cumin seeds and let it crackle. You can add little extra oil if you like.

5) Add turmeric powder and chili powder.

6) Add sesame seeds powder , ground nut powder and jaggery. Mix well.

7) Add bitter gourds and 1/2 tsp salt. Cook for 5 mins till masala mix well with bitter gourds.

Bitter Gourd Curry/Karlyachi Bhaji

8) Serve hot with chapati.