Khatta Meetha Karela ,Sweet and sour Bitter Gourd

Ingredients

• 350 gm Bitter Gourd / Karela
• 2.5 tbsp Jaggary / Gud *
• 2.5 tbsp Tamarind / Imli pulp
• 1 tbsp Red Chili Powder/ Laal Mirch
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder / Haldi Powder
• 1 tsp Fennel Seeds / Saunf
• 1 tsp Salt / Namak
• 3 tbsp Mustard Oil / Sarso ka tel

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash and cube bitter gourd into small pieces.(you can peel the bitter gourd if you wish,but personally I don’t like to peel the bitter gourd)

2. 2

   Apply 1 t.s salt into the pieces and keep covered for at least one hour.then wash well with enough water to remove the bitterness.squeeze extra water from the pieces.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a pan add fennel seeds,when they start crackling add turmeric and bitter gourd pieces and fry for a minute.

4. 4

   Add salt,mix and cover with a lid and cook on slow flame till done.keep stirring in between.

5. 5

   When done or cooked perfectly ,add chili powder, jaggery,tamarind pulp and 4 tbs of water ,mix well

6. 6

   Cover and cook for 5 more minutes on slow heat till oil start separating from the masala and gravy become little thick(it should not be too watery)Note-You can also add some cubed potato into this curry.

7. 7

   erving suggestions-serve with bread ,roti,or daal chawal.