Karale masala

( spicy veggie of bitter gourd)

A two in one bhajee of karale
 
Ingredients
2 karela/karali/bitter gourd/bitter melon
2-3 aamsule/kokum
1-2 tsp jaggery
salt to taste

To be roasted in 1/2 tsp oil
1 tsp coriander seeds
2-3 pepper corns
2-3 cloves
1/2 inch cinnamon piece
1/2 cup sliced onion
1/4 cup freshly grated coconut

Tempering
1 tsp oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp chili powder

Method

• Wash and cut the karali in half. Remove the seeds and make medium size pieces.
• Apply salt and kokum pieces to the vegetable. Boil the vegetable in a pan for 5 minutes or till soft. When cooled extract the water by pressing the cooked vegetable in palms. Thus the maximum bitterness would be removed.
• Grind the roasted masala in a fine paste.
• In a kadhai add a tsp of oil and fry onion till soft. Add turmeric and chili powder.
• Add cooked pieces of vegetable and mix well.
• Add ground paste with little water in it. Bring the mixture to boil.
• Add salt and jaggery to taste.
• Garnish with chopped coriander.
• Serve with chapati or rice.