Bitter Gourd Masala

Ingredients

• Bitter gourd- 1/4 kg
• Onions- 2
• Tomatoe -1
• Green chilli – 1
• Ginger garlic paste- 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp
• Chilli powder – 1 tsp
• Coriander powder- 1.5 tsp
• Garam masala powder- 1/2 tsp
• Curry leaves
• Oil – 3 tsp
• Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
• Ghee – 1 tsp
• Salt as required

Method

1. Wash and cut the bitter gourd and discard the seeds.
2. Add the bitter gourd in a pressure cooker.
3. Add 1/4 tsp salt and a cup of water and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
4. Heat oil in a pan , add mustard . Once splutters add the curry leaves .
5. Then add chopped onions and green chilli. Sauté for few minutes.
6. Add ginger garlic paste and sauté for 3 minutes.
7. Then add the chopped tomato and all the spice powders and sauté for 4-5 minutes.
8. Now add the bitter gourd and pour 1/4 cup water. Add required salt .
9. Sauté for 7 minutes and then add the ghee and mix well. Bitter gourd masala is ready .