Bitter Gourd/Drumstick Pickle

Bitter Gourd/Drumstick Pickle  -  Shobha Shenoy

INGREDIENTS:

2 medium sized drumsticks/2 bitter gourds
2 tomatoes
little tamarind
2 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
6 tsp oil
2 tsp mustard
1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds(methi daana)
Little asafoetida(hing)
Salt to taste

PROCEDURE:

Wash.wipe drumsticks and cut into pieces (1 1/2 inch pieces)
Roughly chop tomatoes and put tamarind in it and keep for 10 minutes
Dry roast mustard,methi seeds and grind with tomato and tamarind(dont add water)
In a pan heat oil ,put drumstick pieces and cook covered with a lid
When it is almost cooked add the ground paste and cook for 5 minutes
Add red chilli powder.turmeric powder and salt to taste and cook till the oil leaves the sides of pan
Store in a air tight container after it comes to room temperature.