KHATTA-MEETHA KARELA(SOUR N' SWEET BITTER GOURD)
This is nice. Gur(jaggery) gives it a sweet flavor and tamarind pulp gives it a sour flavor. Very nice dish we enjoyed for dinner tonight. Got the recipe from a cookey show on Star Plus called 'Mirch Masala'.
Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Wash bittergourd.
- Scrape it nicely.
- Make a long slit in the center.
- Apply salt in the slit.
- Remove seeds of the bittergourd.
- Now add the stuffing.
- Stuffing-------------.
- Put tamarind pulp in a bowl.
- Add 2 tsp salt, corriander and chilli powders and saunf powder.
- Mix well.
- Fill the bittergourd with this stuffing.
- Heat oil in a pan.
- Add cumin seeds and hing.
- Allow to crackle.
- Add bittergourd.
- Cook on all sides on low heat.
- Remove from heat once cooked.
- Add water.
- Cover with a lid.
- Occasionally stir.
- Cook on low flame for 15-20 minutes.
- Uncover.
- Add gur.
- Mix well so as to let it melt.
- Garnish with cilantro.
- Serve hot with rotis.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.7, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 1172.4, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 2.1, Protein 1.6
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