Bitter Gourd Coconut Curry

Ingredients:

1 Bitter gourd – remove seeds and cut into pieces

Onion – 1 medium, Chopped

Tomato – 1 medium, Chopped

Garlic cloves – 5, Chopped

Oil, Mustard and Cumin seeds

½ Fresh Coconut, grated

Sambar / Curry Masala powder

Coriander leaves, Chopped

Turmeric powder, Chili powder, Coriander powder, Pinch of Sugar and Salt

Instructions:

• Ø  Heat 1 tbsp oil in a Kadai, add Mustard and Cumin seeds
• Ø  When it crackles add chopped onion and garlic – sauté
• Ø  When onion becomes translucent  add bitter gourd – sauté for few mins till its fried/half cooked
• Ø  Add chopped tomatoes, cook till mushy
• Ø  Add turmeric powder, Chili powder, Coriander powder, Sambar masala, Salt and Sugar – mix well and let it cook in low flame to make sure doesn’t get burnt
• Ø  After few mins, add 2 cups of water and let the bitter gourd cook well, with lid on
• Ø  Once done, add the freshly grated coconut scrapings and let it boil for 2 to 5 mins
• Ø  Adjust the taste, turn off the burner
• Ø  Garnish with Coriander leaves and Serve with Steamed rice