Bitter Gourd Palaya

Ingredients :

• Bitter gourd : 1/2 kg
• Dhania : 1 tsp
• Jeera : 1/2 tsp
• Roasted urad dhal : 1 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Tamarind : a small lemon size ball
• Dry chillies : 2
• Coconut grating : 3 tbsp
• Roasted rice : 1 tsp
• Jaggery : 1 small ball

Method

• Wash bitter gourd and cut in lengthwise into two halves.
• Clean the inside by removing seeds etc, mix these pieces with salt and keep for about five minutes.
• Grind all the masala items- dry chillies, roasted dhania, coconut grating, jeera, urad dhal and rice.
• Cook bitter gourd pieces with tamarind pulp, Jaggery, salt and water.
• Add masala paste while it is cooking.
• Cook for about 15 minutes.
• Add mustard, let it splutter, then add curry leaves and garlic flakes.