HAGALAKAYI PALYA RECIPE / BITTER GOURD STIR FRY

INGREDIENTS

• Bittergourd – 1 no

• Urad dal -1 tsp

• Oil – 2 tsp

• Mustrd seeds – 1 tsp

• Turmeric powder  - ½ tsp

• Asafoetida – pinch

• Curry leaves – few

• Jaggery – 1 tbsp

• Tamarind – 1 small melon sized

• Salt – as per taste

• Water – 1 cup

  
  

To Grind

• Red chilli – 2-4 nos

• Mustrad seeds -  ½ tsp

• Grated coconut – 3 tbsp
  

INSTRUCTIONS

• Wash, finely chop bitter gourd and soak it in water with pinch of salt. Grind the contents mentioned under to grind without water

• In a pan, add oil, season with mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves, turmeric powder and asafetida.

• Drain and add in the chopped bitter gourd, fry for a minute. Add water and bring to boil and cook till it is soft.

• Once it is cooked add jiggery, tamarind extract, salt. Once it is cooked and dry add the ground paste and mix well for 2 minutes.