Karela Sabji / Bitter Gourd Sabji

This was the first time I prepared karela at home. I just dint want it to be too bitter and thank god it wasnt... and i enjoyed it with hot steamed rice and Ghee.

Marinate:
Cut bitter gourd into rings, remove seeds, mix well with turmeric powder and salt. Keep it aside for atleast 30 mins to avoid it being too bitter. I refrigerated it overnight.

Preparation:

1. Add oil to a hot non-stick pan.
2. Add mustard, cumin seeds and then the bitter gourd rings.
3. Fry well on both sides in the oil.
4. Add finely chopped onion (1 big sized or 2 medium sized), cumin powder, fenugreek powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt and saute well.
5. When the onions are cooked, add chopped tomato (1 medium sized), coriander powder and goda masala, mix well and then add water.
6. Let it cook well and then turn off the flame.

Serve hot with steamed rice and ghee..... or with chapati....