Bitter gourd a vegetable which many people hate cos of its bitterness, but consumption of this vegetable give you innumerable health benefits like it reduces blood sugar levels,it purifies the blood. This vegetable is high in fibre thus prevents constipation & also cures any stomach disorders, and the list goes on !!! Bitter gourd pickle a yummy, spicy, tangy pickle which accompany well with rice or even with roti. Tried this recipe from one of the cook book written by Smt. Jaya V Shenoy. So here is the recipe.
Ingredients :
Medium bitter gourd 2
Huge piece of jaggery ( More or less depending upon ur taste )
Tamarind 2 marble size
Oil 3 tbsp
Salt to taste
To roast & Grind
Coriander seeds 2 tsp
Feenugreek seeds ( Methi Seeds ) 1 tsp
Mustard seeds 2 tsp
Asafoetida - small piece
Turmeric - 1/4 tsp
Red chillies 5-6 ( more if you prefer more spice )
To Temper
Mustard 1 tsp
Curry leaves 1 spring
Method :
Chop the bitter gourd into small piece and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
Now boil tamarind in 2 cups water till you get thick tamarind juice.
Roast " to roast item" in lil oil, take care not to over roast any item, which will make you pickle bitter.
Now grind the roasted item into smooth paste.
Cook the bittergourd in tamarind pulp till it cooks well, once its cooked add ground masla, jaggery, salt & lil water boil it for 2 minutes.
Finally season it with seasoning item.
Enjoy bitter gourd pickle !!!
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