Bitter gourd

Ingredients:

1/2kg          Bitter gourd
3 tbsps       Curds
2 tbsps       Jaggery
1 tsp           Coriander Powder
1 tsp           Ground nut powder (Verusenagapappu podi)
1 tsp           Sesame seeds powder (Nuvvula podi)
1 tbsp         Dry coconut powder
2 tbsp         Oil
2                 Green chillies
2                 Dry Red chillies 
Curry leavesSalt, Red chilly powder as required


For Tempering:

1 tsp          Mustard Seeds
1/2 tsp       Cumin seeds
1/2 tsp       Turmeric powder
a pinch       Asafoetida (Hing)

Method:

Chop bitter gourd into 2 inch long thin pieces....... Heat oil in a pan add mustard seeds, cumin seeds let them splutter and then add turmaric powder, Asafoetida(hing), Dry red chillies, long slit green chillies, curry leaves... fry them for few seconds and then add chopped bitter gourd... fry the pieces until tender and soft.... After they turn into golden brown, add curds and jaggery... let the jaggery melt in the curds.... In the mean time add Salt and Red chillt powder.... Fry till the curry becomes dry.... Add ground nut powder, Sesame powder and Coriander powder.... Mix it for a min and the curry is ready.....

It goes well with Hot steaming rice, Chapati.....

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