Bitter gourd is one of the vegetable most people hate because of its bitterness. But it is a unique vegetable which is used in medicines and is rich in vital vitamins and minerals. Bitter Gourd contains a chemical that acts like insulin to help reduce blood sugar levels. So its recommended for diabetic patients to consume it regularly.
Bitter gourd is fried well and then cooked till tender in tamarind paste to remove its bitterness. It goes well with phulka/ chapathi. Try out this recipe and I bet you will love this vegetable.
Ingredients :
Bitter gourd is fried well and then cooked till tender in tamarind paste to remove its bitterness. It goes well with phulka/ chapathi. Try out this recipe and I bet you will love this vegetable.
Ingredients :
- Bitter Gourd - 2
- Onion - 1 big
- Tomato - 2 medium sized
- Mustard - 1/4 tsp
- Curry Leaves - 1 sprig
- Tamarind paste - 2 tbsp
- Chili Powder - 1 tsp
- Coriander Powder - 1 1/2 tsp
- Jaggery - 1 tsp (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Oil - 3 tbsp
- Coriander for garnishing
Method :
- Wash the bitter gourd, cut it lengthwise and remove all the seeds. Chop it into medium-thin slices.
- In a pan heat oil and add mustard seeds. When it splutters add sliced onion, curry leaves and saute for a minute or less. Don't make it soft as it would brown while frying bitter gourd.
- Add in sliced bitter gourd and fry well. Add tamarind paste, salt, jaggery and required amount of water and let it cook until bitter gourd is soft and water is evaporated.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook till they are soft.
- Add chili powder, coriander powder and mix well. Check for salt, spice and adjust water for desired consistency.
- When it comes to a boil, Switch off the flame and garnish with coriander leaves.
- Serve with phulka/ chapathi.
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