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Westbengal · Lunch

Bitter Melon Curry

Traditional Recipe 31: Bitter Melon Curry recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• Bitter melon (ucche): 400g, sliced thin lengthwise
• Potato: 150g, cut thin lengthwise
• Mustard oil: 15ml
• Nigella seeds: 1 tsp (5g)
• Turmeric powder: 0.5 tsp (1.5g)
• Chilli powder: 0.5 tsp (1.5g)
• Green chillies: 2, slit
• Salt: to taste
• Water: 150ml

👩‍🍳 How to make Bitter Melon Curry

1. Sprinkle salt on bitter melon slices. Let sit for 5 minutes to release bitterness slightly.
2. Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium-high heat (160°C).
3. Temper nigella seeds for 20 seconds until crackling.
4. Add green chillies, cook for 10 seconds.
5. Add potato slices, stir-fry for 2 minutes.
6. Add bitter melon slices, stir for 1 minute.
7. Add turmeric and chilli powder, mix well.
8. Add water, bring to boil.
9. Reduce to medium (120°C), cover partially, and cook for 10 minutes.
10. All components should be tender. Bitter flavor should be balanced.
11. Serve hot with rice and fish.

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