Bitter Gourd Sweet Curry / Karathe Ghasi

Recipe Type : Indian                                                                             Yield : 4
Preparation Time : 10 mins                                                                  Cooking Time : 25 mins

Ingredients:
2 bitter gourd (slice into circular shapes)
2 tsp jaggery powder
1 and 1/2 tsp salt
3 tsp oil
6 garlic cloves (crushed)
1/2 cup grated coconut
4 Byadagi chilies
1/2 tsp tamarind paste
 water (as required)
2 tsp black lentil (urad dal)
2 tsp coriander seeds


Method :
1. In a pressure cooker add bitter gourd, 1/2 tsp salt and water as required. One whistle is required to cook bitter gourd. Keep aside.
2. Heat a sauce pan. Add 1/2 tsp oil. Black lentils, Byadagi chilies and coriander seeds. Fry till black lentils become golden.
3. In a blender jar add fried ingredients, 1/4 cup water, tamarind paste and grated coconut. Make a fine paste.
4. Heat a sauce pan. Pour oil. Add crushed garlic cloves. Fry till garlic becomes golden.
5. Now pour ground masala, salt, jaggery powder, cooked bitter gourd, and water (2 cups). Cook for 8 mins.
6. Serve with rice.