• 1 kg bitter gourd ( karelay)
• ½ kg onions
• 250 grams tomatoes
• 6 green chilies
• 2 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp onion seeds
• 1 tsp cumin ( zeera)
• ½ tsp salt
• 4 tbsp tamarind pulp ( imili ka gooda)
• 1 tsp turmeric ( haldi)
• 1 cup oil
• ½ bunch coriander
• 1 tsp allspice powder ( garam masala)

Cut the bitter gourd into round slices and remove the seeds. Sprinkle salt on the slice and leave for 1 hour and then wash it properly and dry.

Fry in 1 cup oil on a low flame. After a few seconds, turn each piece around.

Cook for few more seconds. Repeat this and cook till it turns crisp and golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon

In the same oil, fry the onions cut lengthwise and remove. Now fry 6 green chilies, 2tsp red chili powder, 1tsp Nigella seeds, 1tsp cumin, 1/2tsp salt, 1tsp turmeric and 1tsp all spice powder.

When the aroma is given off add 250g chopped tomatoes and cook until the oil floats on top.

Add the fried bitter gourd and onions, mix well
Sprinkle chopped coriander leaves and pour 4tbsps of tamarind pulp on top. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes

by Pak101.com (few years ago!) / 1501 views