SWEET AND SOUR BITTER GOURD

 

SWEET AND SOUR BITTER GOURD

500 gm bitter gourd, sliced finely

150 gm big onion, sliced finely

6 garlic, pounded coarsely

3-4 dry chilie,broken in pieces

1 tsp mustard seeds

1 tsp fennel seeds

Kari leaves

5-6 tbsp oil

1/2 cup thick tamarind juice, this dish must have the sweet and sour taste so add to your taste.

11/2 cup of water, add more hot water if needed.

2 tbsp chilie powder

1 tsp turmeric powder

5-6 tbsp of sugar, add more if needed

2 tsp of salt.

1.          In a pan heat the oil when is hot add in the mustard seeds and fennal seeds.Mix the add in the karileaves and dry chilie.

2.          Then add in the bitter gourd mix well and add in the water. let it cook until the bitter gourd is cooked and soft.

3.          Now add in the tamarind juice and all the rest of the ingredient mix and let it cook till the oil rise. check the taste it must be sweet, sour and a bit bitter. Remove from the heat and serve.