Bitter Gourd Stir Fry

Ingredients

Bitter Gourd        - 1 

Onion                   - 1

Peanut                  - 2 tblsp

Curry Leaves        - few

Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp

Chilli Powder       - 1/2 tsp

Jaggery                 - 1 tsp

Tamarind              - amla sized

Salt                       - to taste

Oil                        - 2 tsp

Method

• Cut the bitter gourd, remove the seeds and cut into rings or small pieces.Heat oil in a pan,splutter mustard seeds,curry leaves,onion,little salt and then add bittergourd pieces.
     
• Add tamarind water,turmeric powder,chilli powder,cover with a lid and let it cook.Add the grated jaggery.
     
• Meanwhile roast the peanuts,rub with your palms and remove the skin.Powder this and add to the bitter gourd and serve.
                            
                            
  

Little Words

• Bitter gourd pieces can be shallow fried in oil instead of cooking in tamarind water.
• Goes well with curd rice.