Kakarakaya(bitter gourd) Pulusu

This is a delicious recipe I have learnt from my mother-in-law.Hope u guys like it.

Ingredients :

Bitter Gourd -- 3 , peel and cut into small pieces

Onions -- 2 small , finely chopped

Green chillis -- 4 slit

Garlic pods -- 5 , chopped

Oil -- 5 tsp

Corriander -- 1/4 bunch finely chopped

Red chilli powder -- 2 tsp

Salt -- to the taste

Tamarind -- Lemon size soak in water and get the juice of 3 cups

Jaggery -- 4 small cubes

Asafoetida -- 1/4 tsp

Mustard seeds -- 1 tsp

Cumin seeds -- 1 tsp

Fenugreek seeds -- 1/4 tsp

Turmeric -- a pinch

Curry leaves -- few nos

Dry red chillis -- 2 tear and de-seed

Method :

1.Heat oil in a pan,add the seasoning mustard seeds,cumin seeds,asafoetida ,curry leaves,dry red chillis,garlic pods ,green chillis and let them fry till garlic pods become brown in colour

2.Add the chopped onions and fry till they turn golden brown

3.Add the chopped bittergourd and fry for about 20 min

4.Add jaggery and fry for 5 more min

5.Now add the tamarind juice ,salt,red chilli powder and cook for 20 min

6.Finally add the chopped corriander and remove from flame.

Goes well with hot rice