Bitter-gourd dry curry : Sweet, sour and spicy

Bitter gourd not only used as a vegetable but also has a lot of health benefits and used as medicine in Ayurveda to treat different ailments.

Due to its bitter taste so many persons specially children do not like to eat recipes made of it. In India, there are a lot of delicious recipes are made out of this bitter vegetable to take benefits of its amazing health benefits.

Here I am sharing my most fevourite recipe of bitter gourd which is sweet, sour and spicy in taste. Liked by my children also.

Ingredients Required

• Bitter gourd 1/2 kg
• Gram flour 1/2 cup
• Onion 1 medium sized
• Garlic 8-10 cloves and Green Chilis 2-3 nos
• Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp and coriander powder 1 tsp
• Cumin seeds, Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp each
• Asafoetida a pinch or 1/4 tsp
• Lemon juice 1 tbsp
• Vegetable oil 2 tbsp
• Sugar 2 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Pomegranate seeds for garnishing (Optional)
  

Procedure

• Wash bitter gourd thoroughly and cut into small pieces.
• Chopp garlic, onion and green chili.
• Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, mustard seeds and let it crackled, then add asafoetida.
• Now add chopped chili, garlic and onion. Saute for few minutes then add turmeric powder and coriander powder.
• Once all spices cooked add bitter gourd pieces, salt and sugar, mix well. Cover with let and let it cooked for 20 minutes.
• When it is almost cooked add gram flour, mix well and cook again for 10-15 minutes. Add little water if required.

• Before serving add lemon juice and garnish with pomegranate seeds.
• Serve hot with choice of your bread.