Karathe (Bitter Gourd) Kismuri

Karathe (Bitter Gourd) Kismuri - Laxmi Bhandary

Ingredients: 
2 Bitter Gourd, 
1/2 onion, 
1/2 cup coconut, 
1/2 tsp coriander, 
1/2 tsp jeera, 
3 red chillies, roasted, 
small piece tamarind, 
oil 

Method: 
Cut the bitter gourd to small pieces. Add 1/2 tsp salt and mix well. Keep for 15 mins.  Heat oil in kadai for deep frying. Squeeze the bitter gourd pieces and add to hot oil. Fry till golden brown. Drain. Grind coconut, coriander, cumin, red chillies and tamarind into a rough powder, do not add water. In a bowl, mix together the ground coconut, chopped onions and the bitter gourd pieces. Add salt.