Bitter gourd/Karela sliced-3
Salt to taste
Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
Brown sugar-1tsp(do not fry)
Ingredients fried in 2tsp oil & ground to a smooth paste
Onion-1/4
Tomato-1 small
Tamarind paste-1tsp
Sesame seeds-1tsp
Coriander seeds-1tsp
Peanuts-3tsp
Coconut-2tsp
Red chilly powder-1tsp
Ginger & Garlic paste-1/2tsp
Garam masala-1/4tsp
Ingredients for tempering
Oil-2tsp
Mustard-1/2tsp,Jeera-1/2tsp,Curry leaves-little
Method
Heat oil in a pan temper it.Add the fried karela & the ground paste.Add water & cook the gravy till thick.Add 1tsp of brown sugar before switching off the gas.Garnish it with curry leaves & serve it with hot rice.