Karela Bhindi Tarkari (Okra Bitter Gourd Curry)

Ingredients

• 10 okra(Bhindi) ( 10-12 medium-sized okra)
• 3 bitter gourd (2-3 medium-sized bitter gourds)
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 1/3 cup chopped tomato
• 2 small sized green chili
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp kashmiri red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp Ground coriander
• salt ((As per taste))
• 6 tbsp roasted and powdered brown sesame seeds
• 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp minced ginger
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1 1/2 tbsp oil ((Any vegetable oil of your choice))
• 1 cup water

Instructions

1. 1

   Add the cooking oil to a pan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add cumin seeds. Allow them to splutter.

3. 3

   Add the chopped green chili to the pan and sauté for a min.

4. 4

   Next, add the chopped onion and cook until it becomes soft.

5. 5

   Add the sliced bitter gourds to the pan. Stir well and cook it for the next 5 minutes until soft.

6. 6

   Add all seasonings (turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, ginger, and garlic. Mix everything and cook for 2-3 minutes.

7. 7

   Then add okra to the pan. Combine everything well and saute for 5 minutes on medium heat.

8. 8

   Then add diced tomatoes and cook them until it becomes mushy.

9. 9

   Next, add powdered sesame seeds.

10. 10

    Mix everything and add water to the pan. Let it simmer for 10 minutes on low heat covered.

11. 11

    Let it simmer for 10 minutes on low heat with the lid on. Remember to stir occasionally to prevent sticking to the pan. Cook until the vegetables are tender.

12. 12

    Once cooked, add salt to taste and lemon juice. Combine everything well and serve with your favorite carbs(rice or roti.)