Karela Bhaji

Ingredients :

• Bitter guard - 1


• Tamarind Juice - 1 Tbsp


• Jaggery - 1 Tbsp


• Asafoetida - 1 Pinch


• Mustard seeds - 1/4 Tsp


• Cumin seeds - 1/4 Tsp


• Turmeric - 1 Pinch


• Red Chili Powder - 1/2 Tsp


• Oil


• Salt

Procedure :

1. Slice Bitter guard and remove seeds.


2. Apply salt and keep aside for 15 min.


3. Wash with water.


4. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a pan.


5. Add mustard seeds to splutter.


6. Add cumin seeds, asafoetida and Turmeric.


7. Add Bitter guard and salt.


8. Cover the lid and cook for 2 min.


9. Add tamarind juice, water, red chili powder and jaggery.


10. Cook well and serve with chapati.

Note :

• You can add roasted peanut powder to make gravy thick.