Karathe Chutney ( Bitter Gourd Chutney )

Ingredients  :

Bitter gourd 1 medium

For the masala :

Grated coconut 1/2 cup
Roasted red chillies 3-4 or as per your taste
Coriander seeds 1/2 tsp
Tamarind small piece

For Seasoning :

Oil 1 tbsp
Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
Curry Leaves - few
Broken red chilli -1
Chopped onion -1

Method :

Chop bitter gourd into small pieces & soak it in salt water for 30 minutes. Squeeze out extra water & either deep  or shallow fry it, you can even microwave it  for 5- 10 mins by adding little oil.

Now grind masla item by adding little water into smooth paste.

In a kadai heat oil & season it with musturd, curry leaves & red chillies, now add chopped onions & fry till it becomes brown, add the ground masala and fry for few mins switch off the flame .

Finally add fried bittergourd pieces mix well & serve it with rice or roti .