BITTER GOURD WITH JAGGERY

A very simple bitter gourd recipe.


BITTER GOURD WITH JAGGERY

Ingredients:

300 grms Chinese bitter gourd
1 lime sized ball of tamarind
2 tsp jiggery
1 big onion chopped
1 tomato chopped
½ tsp chillie powder
1 tsp coriander powder
¼ tsp turmeric powder
½ tsp aniseeds
1 tbs oil
Salt to taste

Method:
Clean and cut the bitter gourd into thick slices.
Squeeze the tamarind with 1 cup of water.

Heat a wok with the oil. Add in the aniseeds.
When it splutters, add in the chopped onion.
Sauté till it browns a little. Add in the chopped tomatoes.
Cook till they turn mushy.

Add in the chillie powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder.
Sauté well, add in the tamarind juice and salt.
Mix well, add in the bitter gourd pieces.
The bitter gourd will cook very fast. Add the jiggery to your taste.

Cook over medium heat till all the gravy gets absorbed.
Remove and serve with rice.