Bitter Gourd Pickle

Ingredients :

• Bitter Gourd 1
• Grated coconut 2 fistful
• Tamarind - small seed size
• Fried red chillies 2-3
• Mustard seeds 1/4 tsp
• Feenugreek seeds 4-5 grains.
• Jaggery 2-3 tbsp.
• Salt

Seasoning :

• Oil 2 tsp
• Mustard seeds 1 tsp
• Red chillies -1

Method :

• Cut bittergourd into small pieces, soak in salt water for 30 minutes, squeeze the extra water& fry it ( deep/ shallow or you can microwave it for 3-5 minutes)
• Fry methi seeds & musturd seeds  ( dry roast ) & keep aside
• Grind grated coconut, red chillies, tamarind & jaggery  into smooth paste, finally add fried musturd & feenugreek seeds & grind again.
• Add fried bittergourd to the above masala, add salt & mix well
• Finally season it.