Kaakarakaaya Kura

Kaakarakaaya Kura (Bitter-gourd Curry)

Ingredients

Bitter-gourd-250 g
Tomatoes-2 large
Onions-3 no
Green chilies-2 no
Grated coconut-1/2 cup
Tamarind pulp-1 spoon
Curry leaves
Coriander
Salt- to taste
Red Chilli powder
Turmeric-pinch

Seasoning

Mustard-1/4 spoon
Jeera-1/4 spoon
Bengal gram dhal -1/4 spoon
Red Chilly-2
Asafoetida-pinch

Method:

1. Cut bitter-gourd into small pieces and mix with a pinch of turmeric and boil. Keep aside
2. In a kadai add 2 spoons of oil add the seasoning ingredients and fry. Add green chilies and curry leaves. 
3. Now add cut onions and fry until golden brown and then add cut tomatoes and cook for 2-3 mins
4. Add boiled bitter-gourd pieces to the above and add salt, red chili powder and tamarind pulp and cook for 2-3 mins.
5. Add grated coconut and keep on flame for a minute. 
6. Take into a serving bowl. Garnish with coriander.

Kaakarakaaya Kura Ready !!!