Kakarkai Gojju

Bitter Gourd Gojju (semi-liquid gravy dish)

This is a wonder full Recipe from Karnataka! Those who dislike Bitter Gourd ( irrespective of its Health advantages) try this one which is a popular in some region of KARNATAKA.

SERVE: For 4 Persons:

Ingredience: Bitter Gourd, Green Chillies, Tamarind, Till, (seasam seeds), Rasam Powder,Turmeric Powder, Hing (inguva) plus oil, salt, curry leaves.

Preparation: Cut Bitter Gourd ( 4 No's) in to three round pieces remove the seeds, then cut in to thin slices and
add salt and turmeric powder on the cut pieces. Mix well and keep it aside atleast for 15 Minutes.

Take a kadai,  Fry TIL ( 75 grms) (with out oil or water) and powder it in a grinder.

In a kadai on a low flame take 5 tbl spoons  of oil, add muster seeds, hing, one piece of red chilly and a couple of slit green chillies, then  add the cut bitter gourd pieces and fry  till it is soft. Add tamarind water, salt and turmeric powder and two spoons of rasam powder –Stir and allow it to boil for a while.

Take off  from stove and add till powder and stirr it well.

Now it is ready to serve.

Enjoy with hot soft rice with ghee or even with rotis and chapatis too! Good for diabetes and stomach ulcers.


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