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Gujarat · Dinner

Bitter Gourd Curry

Traditional Recipe 14: Bitter Gourd Curry recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• Bitter gourd (karela): 400g
• Oil: 25ml
• Mustard seeds: ½ tsp (3g)
• Cumin seeds: ½ tsp (3g)
• Asafoetida: pinch (1g)
• Green chillies: 3 (slit)
• Turmeric: ½ tsp (2g)
• Red chilli powder: ¾ tsp (3g)
• Coriander powder: ½ tsp (2g)
• Salt: 5g
• Sugar: 1 tsp (5g)
• Sesame seeds: 1 tsp (7g)
• Lemon juice: 1 tbsp (15ml)

👩‍🍳 How to make Bitter Gourd Curry

1. Wash bitter gourd; cut into thin 3mm slices lengthwise, removing seeds.
2. Soak slices in salt water (½ tsp salt in 200ml water) for 10 min. Drain well.
3. Heat oil (25ml) in large wok over medium-high heat (180°C).
4. Add mustard seeds; crackle 30 sec.
5. Add cumin seeds, asafoetida, green chillies; fry 1 min.
6. Add bitter gourd slices; stir-fry on high heat (180°C) for 5-6 min.
7. Add turmeric, red chilli, coriander, salt (5g), sugar; mix well.
8. Continue cooking on medium heat (160°C) for 10-12 min, stirring occasionally.
9. Bitter gourd should become crispy at edges, tender, golden brown.
10. Sprinkle sesame seeds; add lemon juice.
11. Serve hot. Should have crispy edges, tender centers, balanced bitter-spicy taste.

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