Pavakkai (Bitter Gourd) Curry

Try the following Bitter Gourd Curry which is not bitter!!

Ingredients:

• Bitter Gourd - 1/4 Kg
• Onion - 2
• Tomato - 2
• Chilli Powder - 2 teaspoons
• Dhaniya Powder - 2 teaspoons
• Turmeric Powder - a pinch
• Oil - 5 teaspoons
  
• Salt - to taste
• Tamarind Juice - to taste
• Mustard Seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Urid Dhal - 1 teaspoon
• Bengal Gram - 1 teaspoon

Preparation:

• Slice Bitter Gourd to circular pieces.
• Add turmeric powder and boil with water.
• Once the pieces are semi-cooked, drain the water.
• In a pan, heat the oil.
• Add mustard seeds, urid dhal, bengal gram.
• Once the mustard sputters, add chopped onions and tomatoes.
• Saute till the onions become transparent and then add the boiled Bitter Gourd pieces.
• Add salt, turmeric powder, chilli powder, dhaniya powder, and tamarind juice.
• Simmer and keep stirring for 15-20 minutes.

Can be served with Rice.