Khatta Karela (Sour Bitter Gourd)

Khatta Karela (Sour Bitter Gourd)

Ingredients

400 grams Bitter Gourd

2 Onions (sliced)

3 Tomatoes (chopped)

2 tsp Chilly Powder

½ tsp Turmeric Powder

1 tsp Dry Mango Powder

1.5 tbsp Oil

Process:

Cut the Gourds into vertical halves (chop off the two ends).  Apply salt and set aside for 30 minutes.

Then wash the gourds in cold water and then boil them until ¼ th done. Drain the water and cut the vertical pieces into half moons and set aside.

In a wok heat oil and add the onions.

Saute on low flame until light brown and add the gourd pieces.

Saute for a while until the gourd starts crisping around the edges

Add the tomatoes and salt.  Mix, cover and cook until tomatoes are done.

Add the spices and salt, mix and let it cook for another 4-5 minutes covered.

Just before switching off the flame add the Mango Powder.

Serve and while consuming with Indian breads, liberally squeeze lime!!