PREPARATION

1. Take a bitter gourd, scrape it from outside and cut it into pieces.

2. Transfer all the bitter gourds into a bowl, add 1 tablespoon salt, 700 milliliters water and soak for 30 minutes.

3. Remove it from water and wash them well.

4. Heat 1 litre water in a water, add the washed bitter gourd in it and mix it well.

5. Bring it to a boil.

6. Remove it from heat and drain them well. Keep side.

7. Heat 45 milliliters oil in a pan, add 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds, 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds, 1/2 teaspoon nigella seeds and stir for 2 - 3 minutes.

8. Add 1/2 teaspoon turmeric and stir again.

9. Now, add the boiled bitter gourds, 1 teaspoon salt and mix it well.

10. Cover it with lid and cook for 15 minutes.

11. Then, add 2 teaspoons red chili, 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander powder and mxi it well.

12. Add 25 grams jaggery powder, 60 grams tamarind pulp and mix it again.

13. Cook for 3 - 5 minutes.

14. Serve hot with roti.