Saturday 11 October 2014

Bittergourd bits

Bittergourd bits - Roopa Suraj

Recipe from Jaya V shenoy's cookbook..... 

Method : 
Cut 4 bittergourds into 2'' pieces, wash & cook till tender.... drain the water...retain the lower layer & discard the seeds above.,in each bit....Roast 16 red chillies,1 tbsp urad dal, 1 tbsp coriander,, small piece asafoetida, a small piece turmeric....seperately with little oil....powder these in a mixer...add salt to taste.... stuff all the bitter gourd bits with the pdr.....prepare seasoning with mustard & curry leaves with oil in a pan, ....put the bits in the pan..add juice of (lime size) tamarind, & a big piece jaggery....mix well.... cook covered...stirring occasionally.... when all the water evaporates,remove from fire.

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