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.