Bitter gourd can never be a delight for all ,but if

cooked with care,it can be transformed into a

delicious dish. I have posted recipes of bitter

gourd salad with tips to minimise the bitterness

Check out https://calinskitchen.com/2014/10/10/bitter-gourd-salad/

Considering the health benefits , it is best to

have this vegetable in your home menu !

To today’s recipe

INGREDIENTS

3-4 bittergourd cut fine and seeds removed

2 onion chopped

1 green chilli chopped

4-5 cloves garlic

Grind to a coarse paste

4-5 seedless dates

1 tbsp vinegar

5-7 dry red chillies

1/2 tsp cummin seeds

2 tbsp tomato sauce / ketchup

2 tbsp jaggery

1/4 tsp turmeric

2 tbsp oil

Salt to taste

METHOD

•After the washing and bitterness removal process ( check link above )

•Heat oil ,add onions and garlic and sauté till it turns colour.

•Add the gourd with turmeric and salt,and cook till soft.

•Add the ground paste ,jaggery and tomato ketchup and cook till well combined